Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice Mountford Sport Horses
Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice at Mountford Sport Horses - a professional event/producing yard, headed by young rider Polly Mountford. The day to day responsibilities of this job would be to assist with mucking out, turning horses in and out, grooming, etc.
Closing date: 12 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Potential for own horse on separate arrangement for the right person.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Working 5 days out of 7, weekend work to be expected. Working hours to be confirmed with employer.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
22 Jun 2023
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Date posted
14 Apr 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000154640
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The day to day responsibilities of this job would be to assist with;
- Mucking out
- Turning horses in and out
- Grooming
- Preparing horses for exercise
- Cleaning tack
- Putting horses on and off the walker
- Keeping the yard tidy.
- Hacking and lunging possible depending on experience.
Potential to bring own horse on livery the arrangement to be discussed with the right person.
In addition there will be the requirement to be occasional travelling groom for events/competitions/outside training.
The successful applicant will get experience in all aspects of sport horse care, management and riding, depending on experience.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will be working towards your Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
All training provided at the employers premises by the employer or Haddon Training.You will need to work towards your maths and/ or English Functional Skills qualification at level 1 or 2 if required.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
For the right person there is definitely potential for progression and further employment.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Mountford Sport Horses
http://www.mountfordsporthorses.com/
Address
Fakenham Magna
Thetford, Suffolk
United Kingdom
IP24 2QX
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
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