Equine apprenticeship

All aspects of horse care e.g

Grooming Mucking out Trimming and clipping Plaiting Lungeing and riding Health care Feeding Assisting with running of events Assisting with customer care and experience Functional Skills if required

Training:
This is a 100% work-based learning apprenticeship of which the successful candidate will be awarded the Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship. Maths and English functional skills if required. There is scope for either the riding or non-riding pathway to be chosen and this will be discussed at interview. Enrolling on to an apprenticeship programme is a serious commitment. To achieve the qualification and be successful in your job you will need to be hard working, prepared to work outdoors in all weather and often at weekends.

Training Outcome:
For the right candidate there may be progression on to the Level 3 Senior Equine Groom apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
We are lucky to be both a BHS approved riding school and livery yard as well as being a pony club centre. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a vast range of facilities to benefit both horse and rider.

Working Hours :
5 days a week on a shift rota pattern. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness