Equestrian Apprenticeship

?EXCELLENT APRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY ? 

Team Chapman Equestrian are looking for a level 2 or level 3 apprentice in conjunction with East Durham College. We are a busy livery and competition yard. We have a lot of owner's horses with us so high standards are essential.  We are located near Richmond/Catterick.  Varied work working on a competition yard. 

General Yard Duties:

Muck out Turn out / bring in Feeding Filling haynets Rug changing Holding for the Vet, Farrier, Physio and Dentist Grooming Tacking up Competition Prep Field Maintenance Lungeing Riding - for the right person

Essential qualities;

Transport to and from the Yard (not on public transport route) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Trustworthy and reliable Calm in a crisis Quick to learn Someone who shows initiative Committed to horse care and welfare

Trial period essential to help find the right member for our team.
Experience around horses is required

Training:

The successful candidate will complete Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard.  This will be delivered in the workplace, with a tutor visiting once a month.  The only times you would be required to attend college would be if you have any Maths and English functional skills to complete. 

Maths and English classes would be weekly until the exams are passed.  If you hold either GCSE grade 4 or above, or a level 2 in maths and English, you will not be required to do these again. 

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there is the possibility of permanent employment and going on to complete further qualifications for the right person. 

Employer Description:

Team Chapman Equestrian is based near Richmond, North Yorkshire. The yard is conveniently located within easy reach of the A1.

We have been an established professional dressage yard for more than 10 years. With high expectations and huge ambition, Melissa Chapman (one of the most committed and dedicated equestrian talents in the UK) enjoys running her own private and professional dressage yard.

Working Hours :
Working hours may vary, you will work 4 days out of 7, 8am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience