Eventing Yard Apprenticeship (Intermediate Equine Groom)
Bill Levett Eventing
GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GL55 6XY
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2023
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Summary
Fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience and develop their skills at a 5* eventing yard in Gloucestershire. Bill Levett Eventing have horses ranging from 3/4 year old youngsters to 5* advanced eventers.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Equine groom (level 2)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect to be working a 40 hour week spread over 5 days.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 5 August
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The successful candidate will undertake 15 months training whilst working towards their Intermediate Equine Groom apprenticeship. All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Haddon Training.
Where you’ll work
LITTLE CHARINGWORTH STUD
CHARINGWORTH
CHIPPING CAMPDEN
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL55 6XY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
APPLICANTS MUST BE 18+. No specific qualifications required but applicants must have confidence and experience around horses. Must have a desire to work as part of a team and also want to learn about producing and competing event horses at all levels. Accommodation available with bills included, and the possibility of bringing your own horse. The successful candidate will have the ability to work in a team, but also able to think and work independently, will have a positive attitude and can-do 'mentality, have a willingness to learn, be a hard worker, can adapt and be flexible when required.
About this company
Run by a highly experienced coach, who enjoys teaching riders of all standards. Options range from attending a clinic to basing yourself and your horse – either for a few days or for longer. Bill Levett Eventing can help you work towards your goals, drawing up a specific plan for you and your horse, covering both flat work and jumping. They also take on long term coaching posts, and give clinics both around the UK and overseas.
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After this apprenticeship
This role will give you the confidence and experience to pursue whichever path you choose in the equestrian world.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000207566.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
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