Summary
We are searching for an apprentice groom to join our team and assist with horse care, riding, instructing and coaching. You will carry out day to day care of the horses and equipment along with feeding and care of competition horses.
Annual wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Hours
To be discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 25 February
Duration
1 year 4 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
Duties will include but not limited to:
* Care of horses and equipment
* Mucking out
* Feeding
* Grooming
* Tacking up
* Assisting with lessons
* Mounting and dismounting
* Leading
* Supporting riders to achieve their goals
* Riding different types and levels of horses to maintain and improve training
* Care and preparation of competition horses
* Assisting with professionals such as vets, farriers and physiotherapists
* Grooming at shows for the right candidate
Where you’ll work
MAIDSTONE RIDING CENTRE
ALLAND GRANGE LANE
MANSTON
RAMSGATE
CT12 5BX
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
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Your training course
Equine groom (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
* Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
* The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
* The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship.
* The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade C or 4)
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
* Team working
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Previous Equine Experience
Other requirements
Applicants must be able to travel to work on time due to the workplace being based in a rural location with limited public transport Please include details of how you will travel to work in your application This business is not located near public transport, applicants will need an alternative method of transport to commute to work. KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.