Busy Riding School Looking for Equine Groom Apprentice Brook Cottage Farm Riding School
The vacancy is to join our team here at a busy riding school. With over 30 horses and lessons every day there is lots to do and lots to learn. Duties include: general yard duties: mucking out (though most horses live out), tack cleaning etc.,
Closing date: 30 Sep 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
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
30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Exact times to be discussed.
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
12 Months
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Possible start date
01 Oct 2023
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Date posted
29 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000178453
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The vacancy is to join our team here at a busy riding school. With over 30 horses and lessons every day there is lots to do and lots to learn. Duties include:
General yard duties:
- Mucking out (though most horses live out) ,
- Muck picking fields with machine,
- Turning out/bringing in,
- Tack cleaning,
- Grooming,
- Tacking up and untacking for lessons / exercise,
- Feeding,
- Clipping /pulling/ trimming
Riding and schooling:
- Flat work,
- Jumping,
- Hacking and lunging a range of horses and ponies, from youngsters to school masters
Dealing with clients:
- Fitting hats and body protectors,
- Taking bookings and payments,
- Helping in lessons
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- A level 2 certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- All training will take place within the workplace
- Your dedicated trainer coach will visit you at work every 4 weeks.
Equine groom Level 2 (GCSE)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The opportunity to advance onto the level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Brook Cottage Farm Riding School
Address
BROOK COTTAGE
BARLEY CROFT END
FURNEUX PELHAM
SG9 0LL
Training
Training provider
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Contact
Haddon Training
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01672519977
Apprenticeship standard
Equine groom
Level 2 (GCSE)
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