Equine Groom Apprentice - Breeding and Eventing
Aston Mullins
BUCKS, HP17 8XG
Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)
Posted on 31 January 2024
Contents
Summary
Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Senior equine groom (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts are to be discussed with the employer.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 17 December
- 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
This is a great opportunity for a Level 3 Equine Apprentice to get stuck in with the daily running of the stud, including, but not limited to:
- Mucking out
- Turning out/bringing in
- Tacking up and tack cleaning
- Feeding and filling hay nets
- Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
- Bathing and rug changing
- First aid
- Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
- Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Where you’ll work
ASTON MULLINS FARM
FORD
BUCKS
HP17 8XG
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
- Senior Equine Groom Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- All trianing will take place at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be carried out by Haddon Training
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
Previous experience working with horses is essential. A reference will be required. Candidates must be hard working and keen to succeed in the equine industry. A good sense of humour is a must! Accommodation is available if required.
About this company
Aston Mullins Stud is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.
After this apprenticeship
- After completion, there may be an opportunity to join the Aston Mullins team as a permenant member of the team
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk
01443749000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000223545.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Monday 16 December at 11:59pm)
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