Equine Apprentice

Our new apprentice will fill a vital role within our team. Their main role will be to assist in the running of the Equestrian Centre and ensure horse welfare to the highest standard. The role will be varied and include all aspects of horse care, routine management, nutrition and yard work. There is also the opportunity to exercise (ride assessment dependant).

As a member of our staff team there will be supervisory elements to the job role- meaning the successful candidate will need to have the confidence to enforce the equestrian centre rules to students.

We would expect our apprentice to understand the importance of our commercial presence and our wider representation to the equine industry and be a positive influence on this.

Each day is varied at the Equestrian Centre and greatly differs during term time and school holidays. A typical working day during term time would be:

Arrive, feed round, medicate horses necessary Allocate stables to students Supervise students turn out/bring in horses Muck out full livery stables Fill hay nets/tidy full livery yard Supervise students’ completion of their yard duties Check over tack of horses going into riding lessons Prepare equipment for students’ practical sessions Make feeds Supervise students turn out/bring in horses Supervise and support completion of yard at end of day

This is not an exhaustive list and day to day roles can vary, with our apprentice being someone that has more free time that teaching staff, they are often involved in other more unique elements e.g. annual yard maintenance/strimming and assisting with vet/physio visits.

Training:

Senior Equine Groom Level 3.

Training Outcome:

At the end of the apprenticeship, should the applicant have proved themselves to be an asset to the team, there could well be a possibility to join the team here as a member of the equine staff. Should a vacancy not be available, the candidate would be excellently prepared to follow this route at another establishment. Or progress onto higher groom qualifications/BHS stages.

Employer Description:
Derby College Equestrian Centre is a very busy, standard-driven centre with many opportunities for an apprentice to develop relevant skills. The team is ambitious and proud of their achievements and work environment, and would expect the apprentice to strive to develop a similar outlook.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (08:00-16:30) Please note occasional weekend days may be required to assist with shows but a day in lieu will be given in the week to allow for this.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Ability to work flexibly,Support students' learning,Ability to manage resources,Time management,Enthusiastic,Knowledge of equine sector,Understanding of H&S,Customer Service,Experience working in a yard