Equine apprenticeship Urchinwood Manor Equestrian Centre
Urchinwood Riding Centre are looking for an apprentice to join their friendly team. The position will include general yard duties i.e. mucking out, turning out/in, riding & exercise and assisting with a variety of internal competitions. Would suit someone looking for a career in the equine industry.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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
Days and shifts are to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
13 Months
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Possible start date
01 Nov 2023
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Date posted
06 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000170624
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
All aspects of horse care e.g
- Grooming
- Mucking out
- Trimming and clipping
- Plaiting
- Lungeing and riding
- 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.
- Maths and English functional skills if required.
- 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
Qualifications
About the employer
Employer
Urchinwood Manor Equestrian Centre
http://www.urchinwoodmanor.co.uk/home.html
Address
URCHINWOOD MANOR
URCHINWOOD LANE
CONGRESBURY
BS49 5AP
Training
Training provider
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
01980 845556
Apprenticeship standard
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
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