Equine Groom Apprentice HERITAGE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE MASTERS LTD

An amazing opportunity to join a team with a wealth of knowledge, Working with our friesian stallions and Lippizaner Geldings. A chance to not only see behind the scenes but accompany these horses on their commercial work all around the South East, everything from corporate tours in Mayfair to horse drawn funerals and countryside weddings.

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Closing date: 16 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,312.00

    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

    Days to e confirmed between the hours of 8.00am - 5.00pm including a hour's lunch break. You will also spend 1 day a week at college.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 May 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000240900

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Mucking Out 
  • Grooming
  • Bathing 
  • Turning In and Out
  • Exercising
  • Harness and tack cleaning
  • Feeding
  • Loading horse boxes

The training you will be getting

  • Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Attending ARU - Writtle College one day a week (CM1 3RR) 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Full time position within the company

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Physical fitness, Hard working, Punctual, Keen to Learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 2 or E) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 2 or E) Essential

Things to consider

This is a busy commercial yard and the standards are high. One of your days is likely to be a weekend as horses do not have the weekend off. We don't have good public transport links so please make sure you can get to us.

About the employer

Horse Drawn carriage hire for funerals, weddings and corporate events.

Employer

HERITAGE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE MASTERS LTD

Address

THE BARN

GREEN FARM

ALBYNS LANE

RM4 1RX

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Training

Training provider

WRITTLE COLLEGE 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

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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