Level 2 Equine apprentice FOXCOTE HOUSE RIDING SCHOOL LIMITED

Foxcote House Riding School is a riding school and pony club centre offering a paid level 2 position. We offer a high level of training in horse care and riding with a range of ability horses and ponies with lovely temperaments. The candidate will be assisting with the day to day running of the yard, helping with lessons, pony days and camps.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

  • Working week

    35 Hour week on a rota pattern. Will include one day a weekend. Exact shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125116

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include all aspects of horse care e.g:

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming and clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Lunging training
  • Health care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with running of events
  • Assisting with customer care and experience
  • Functional skills if required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship of which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship. There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview.

Enrolling on to an apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The opportunity to progress on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom advanced apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Desired

Things to consider

It's a mainly outdoors job working in all weathers with animals - so patient, kind and outdoors lover (even in rain!) is essential! There is no accommodation on site and the yard is fairly rural so you will need access to transport.

About the employer

Foxcote House Riding School is a small friendly yard and pony club centre, based in the heart of the Cotswolds. We run events such as pony mornings and pony camps and are immensely proud of our kind, good natured horses and offer riding for everyone – from complete beginner to the more advanced.

Employer

FOXCOTE HOUSE RIDING SCHOOL LIMITED

Address

Foxcote House Riding School

Foxcote

Cheltenham

GL54 4LW

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Training

Training provider

SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Rob Dawkins

busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

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