Equine apprentice Rohan Stables

Rohan Stables are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. As an apprentice you will help while learning all aspects of horse care such as general equine husbandry, field care and maintenance, to looking after youngsters, competition and veteran horses. The team are really friendly and the opportunities to learn are endless.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000156532

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Grooming
  • Mucking out
  • Trimming and clipping
  • Plaiting
  • Lungeing and riding
  • Health care
  • Feeding
  • Assisting with running of events
  • Assisting with customer care and experience

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 Standard
  • There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview
  • 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?

  • Possibility of progression to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship on completion of Level 2 or a full time job

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Rohan Stables is a livery run by Michelle McDonald UKCC coach.

Employer

Rohan Stables

Address

Rohan Stables

Halnaker

Chichester

PO18 0NF

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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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