Equine Groom Apprentice
6 months ago
A great opportunity to join our busy yard and help look after our horses, general yard duties and horse care management with some opportunities to attend shows. We are an incredibly laid back, friendly and supportive team to join and will support our new apprentice in their learning and help them to follow their dreams within the equine industry.
Duties to include but not limited to;
- Turning out and bringing in
- Mucking out
- Feeding, watering and haying
- Grooming
- Clipping and trimming
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the yard at all times
- Bandaging
- Tacking up
**Desired Skills and Personal Qualities**
- Good time keeping
- Excellent communication
- Willingness to learn
- Team player
- Initiative
**Desired Qualifications**
- GCSE’s Grade C/4 or higher in English and Maths are desired but not essential
- If applicant already holds a level 2 in equine a level 3 may be considered.
- If applicants holds a level 3 in equine they will sadly not be eligible.
**Future Prospects**
- Advanced apprenticeship or employment within the business if the position should arise.
**Things to Consider**
- KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
- The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship
**Training**
- 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 on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
- The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
**Job Type**: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £6.40 per hour
Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Equine Groom Apprentice
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