Summary
An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
£6.40 per hour - £256.00 per week, Monday to Sunday, to be arranged 5 days per week
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 February
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
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
The position will include:
· General yard duties i.e Mucking out, turning out/in.
· Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e British Dressage, British Showjumping.
· Assisting with a variety of clinics with a range of top class visiting instructors.
· Assisting with vet, farrier, dentists and physio.
· Preparing horses for competitions.
· Travelling to competitions.
· Care of horses after exercise
· Customer Care
· Working with the public
Where you’ll work
HOLMSIDE HALL
BURNHOPE
DURHAM
DH7 0DT
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
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 1-9 or A-F)
* Maths (grade Grade 1-9 or A-F)
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
* Trustworthy
* Listen and follow instructions
* Good time keeper
Other requirements
This can be a physically demanding role. You will be working outside in all weather conditions.