Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Riding School and Competition Venue BOLD HEATH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Bold Heath Equestrian Centre is a best-in-class riding school and competition venue located in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside, and they are looking for an apprentice to join their team.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Working days to be agreed at interview

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198171

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Run by a BHS Accredited Coach, 2* eventer rider and BE course designer. It has a BHS approved riding school. They run BE, BS, BD events. Excellent facilities and top class livery yard catering for all types.

The candidate will lead a varied role duties including:-

  • Supporting the shows
  • Riding
  • lunging
  • mucking out
  • Clipping
  • Travelling to shows
  • Turning out and catching in
  • Feeding
  • Getting the school horses ready for sessions and much more.

This location are happy to accept a non rider. There is an option to bring your own horse on livery.

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.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Progression onto the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Customer care skills, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

Bold Heath Equestrian Centre is a best-in-class riding school and competition venue located in the heart of the beautiful Cheshire countryside. Run by a BHS Accredited Coach, 2* eventer rider and BE course designer. It has a BHS approved riding school. They run BE, BS, BD events. Excellent facilities and top class livery yard catering for all types.

Employer

BOLD HEATH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Address

HEATH HOUSE FARM

WARRINGTON ROAD

BOLD HEATH

WA8 3XT

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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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