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.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • 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).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Exact times to be discussed.

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000202529

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

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

The training you will be getting

  • 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) apprenticeship standard

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The opportunity to advance onto the level 3 Senior Groom apprenticeship for the right candidate

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

No accommodation or livery available

About the employer

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.

Employer

Brook Cottage Farm Riding School

Address

BROOK COTTAGE

BARLEY CROFT END

FURNEUX PELHAM

SG9 0LL

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Training

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Haddon Training

enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01672519977

Apprenticeship standard

Equine groom

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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