Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Studland Trekking Centre

SWANAGE, BH19 3AQ

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 4 August at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 January 2024

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Summary

Studland Trekking Centre are looking to recruit two people as equine apprentices. This is a great opportunity to join a small, friendly stable situated in one of the most beautiful coastal locations in the UK.

Annual wage
£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
Working 5 days out of 7, final shift pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate,

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 8 August

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

2

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

You will be working towards the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, and all training is completed at the employers premises, with the employer and supported by Haddon Training.

You will also be supported in completing Functional Skills in maths and English if not already achieved.

Where you’ll work

FERRY ROAD

STUDLAND

SWANAGE

BH19 3AQ

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This role will require working outside in all weathers, so any applicant must be prepared to do that. There is no accommodation on site, but there is an option to bring your own horse into working livery if needed.

About this company

We’re a small friendly stables situated in the picturesque village of Studland on the Dorset coast, 10 minutes from Swanage and 30 mins from Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry. With 3 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, clifftop horse rides along National Heritage sites and 3000 acres of forest and heathland, we are lucky enough to offer some of the most stunning riding in the UK.

https://www.studlandstables.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility of a full time job on completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship or further development onto a L3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

01443749000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000213943.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Sunday 4 August at 11:59pm)

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