Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Eventing
Trew Eventing
GRAVESEND, DA13 9HL
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2024
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Summary
A Level 3 Equine Groom Apprentice is required. Trew Eventing are looking for a hard-working apprentice, who has previous experience, to join their established team. The successful candidate will be given the platform and support to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector. Duties include: mucking out, turning out/bringing in tack cleaning.
- 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
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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The successful candidate can expect to be working 40 hours per week. Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 5 August
- Duration
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1 Year 9 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
- All training will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of employers, and will be carried out by Haddon Training.
- Senior Equine Groom Level 3 (A level)
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Where you’ll work
THREE GABLES
WALNUT HILL ROAD
GRAVESEND
DA13 9HL
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
Senior equine groom (level 3)
Equal to A level
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Some horse care experience is essential to be successful with this application. Candidates must also be willing to travel for competitions. Unfortunately, accommodation is not available at the yard.
About this company
Based in the heart of Kent, Foxbury Springs is the home of Trew Eventing. Event rider Adam Trew started his eventing career in 2011 which quickly progressed to being qualified 5* within the first 3 years after completing many prestigous events such as Blair Castle, Boekelo and achieving a top 4 finish at Ballindenisk. Hard work, a dedicated team and some fantastic owners means that Adam now holds an impressive string of quality event horses. Securing his position as an established event rider.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion, there may be an opportunity to gain permenant employment for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000221992.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
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