Summary
Barguse Riding School are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Equine Groom apprentice! Barguse caters for all levels of ability and ages and is Pony Club accredited. Barguse is a great place to work if you would like to progress in riding or teaching/coaching.
Annual wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
30-40 hours per week on a rota basis. Shifts and days to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 6 March
Duration
1 year 3 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 ideal candidate will be willing to work across 5 days including weekends and is positive and flexible. The main duties are:
* Mucking Out and Field Maintenance - manure picking, fencing, weed control etc.
* Turning out/brining in horses
* Feeding, grooming
* Changing rugs, tacking up
* Exercising horses and ponies both ridden and in-hand
* Lunging
* Assisting with general running and managing yard duties
* Assisting with client’s events
* Assisting with lessons i.e.; leading
Where you’ll work
Barguse Riding Centre
Bugle
Cornwall
PL26 8RU
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
CORNWALL COLLEGE
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* You will gain a level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Equine Groom & also an Emergency First Aid qualification
* You will need to attend our Duchy Stoke Climsland one day a week, with the rest of your working week in the workplace at Barguse
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
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
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* A can do attitude
* Resilience
* Strong work ethic
* Reliable
* Diligent
Other requirements
You will need to have suitable transport to and from work and college.