Level 2 Equine Groom Apprentice
POLWHELE HOUSE CORNWALLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
CORNWALL, TR4 9AE
Closes on Friday 30 August
Posted on 26 March 2024
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Summary
Polwhele House School in Truro are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as an Equine Groom Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the Equine industry and develop new skills.
- Annual wage
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£9,984 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
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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Hours between 8.00am and 4.00pm set by rota, with approximately one weekend in four off. Lunch provided on weekdays in term time. Shifts TBC
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 September
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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 apprentice will complete a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Equine Groom
- They will also complete an Emergency First Aid qualification
Where you’ll work
POLWHELE HOUSE LIMITED
TRURO
CORNWALL
TR4 9AE
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
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The ideal candidate will enjoy being with children, be a good team leader and team worker, and equally good at working on own initiative, capable of identifying tasks that require attention, and showing great pride in their work.
About this company
Polwhele House Riding School is part of a private school, set within 30 acres of parkland and woodland on the outskirts of Truro. The riding school operates for pupils in term time during the week, and opens to the public on Saturdays and in school holiday periods. There are 8 horses and ponies, stables, tack room and feed room an outdoor arena with jumps and equipment, and portable cross country jumps for the Summer months. The Riding School is a licensed 5-star establishment and a Pony Club Centre. Small and Friendly, we cater mostly for children, offering lessons, hacks, Summer Camp and school holiday activities.
https://www.polwhelehouse.co.uk/equestrian/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Potential progression to Lev 3 Senior Equine Groom for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHELDRAKE TRAINING LIMITED
Rob Dawkins
busdevmgr@sheldraketraining.co.uk
01980 845556
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000240326.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 30 August
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