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Dog groomers keep dogs' coats in good condition, and give their owners advice on coat care, grooming and diet.
You could take a course in dog grooming like a Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, a Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming or a Level 3 Diploma for Dog Grooming. These are offered by colleges and private training centres.
You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. For a Level 3 course you'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or the equivalent.
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
Volunteering
You could get experience by doing voluntary work with dogs in kennels, which can help when applying for courses or jobs.
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With experience and qualifications, you could become self-employed and work from home or become a mobile dog groomer, visiting owners' homes. You could also open your own salon or move into training.
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Claire and her team at East Leaze farm are looking for 2 apprentices to join the team, this is a large fast paced yard with upto 60 horses in at anytime.East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds. Although this would be a Non- Ridden Apprenticeship there is riding available for the right candidate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at a professional yard during this apprenticeship.International 1.45m level private SJ yard based CH48.Successful candidates will already have a Level 2 Equine apprenticeship qualification or equivalent experience.Riding available for right candidate.
Louise and her team at the Island riding centre on the Isle of Wight are looking for a new member of staff to join their small but perfectly formed team. The ideal candidate doesn’t need to have masses of equine experience but rather be really passionate about horse care and be keen to help with leading the horses and assisting with the lessons in the riding school and RDA centre . This is a NON ridden position, for 16-18 year olds.
Fergal OBrien Racing is based in Cheltenham GL54 a National Hunt horse racing training establishment located in the heart of the Cotswolds with a state of the art training facility currently comprising 86 stables, both an uphill and a round gallop and an all weather schooling strip. On site there is also an owners room, the racing office and 8 en-suite bedrooms for staff accommodation.Pool bonuses as per the Pool Money AgreementThis apprenticeship will give you a fresh insight into the National Hunt Racing scene and teach you everything about racing that you could ever know. They were the 18th National Hunt training establishment ever to reach 100 winners in a season and have surpassed that mark for three consecutive seasons now. They currently have a fantastic team of staff all fully dedicated to the care of our horses. There ongoing aim is to ensure the horses are well fed, happy and fit in order to give them the best possible chance of success on the racecourses.
A wonderful chance to join a successful team at Claire Dyson Racing & Rehabilitation Centre based in the Worcestershire countryside. Level 2 or 3, Ridden and non-riding positions available. Read full description below:
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Jane Gilby is an international Dressage rider who has previously competed for Australia and New Zealand , she now runs a small private professional yard of 11 horses, which boasts excellent facilities including indoor and outdoor arenas. They are now looking for a an apprentice groom to join their small team.Hours are 40 per week over 5 days to include weekend work, 7am - 4pm, with an hours lunch and a tea break.
IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLEThis is a fantastic opportunity to join Aston Mullins Stud, which is owned by Simon and Mags Hope whose life-long passion for racing and bloodstock led to them acquiring the present 300-350 acre farm in the heart of the Vale of Aylesbury in 2000.
Matt Lanni is one of the most highly qualified coaches in British Showjumping, and the owner of Halefield Stud. Based in Peterborough, PE8 5EG the successful candidate will be working on an exceptional yard with an array of excellent faciities. In return, the successful apprentice will be experienced with horses, a confident rider and ready to undertake a Level 3 Senior Equine Groom role. Level 2 will also be considered.Accommodation can be offered, and livery for your own horse may be an option.
Isaac Hall and his team at Wayside Lodge are looking for a new equine apprentice to join them, Isaac runs a 20 indoor box yard with mainly show jumpers , a few liveries and he also breeds around 5 foals a year there. He is looking for an enthusiastic young person with good basic equine experience who is keen to develop their equine knowledge .Hours 35-40 per week dependent on age, over 5 days, 8-5pm to include 1 weekend day per week.
Dani Evans is a international 5* eventer, based in North East Somerset. Now looking for a new member to join their amazing team as an equine apprentice. Dani runs a 20 horse yard of mainly competition eventers and is looking for an experienced young equine to further develop and grow their equine knowledge.Hours 40 per week over 5 days, to include 1 weekend day per week, 7.30am - 5pm with breaks.
Homelands Equestrian Ltd, established in 2010, is a family run business offering livery and training, set in 105 acres of stunning West Sussex countryside based Patridge Green, RH13. The Livery services include Full Livery with Training and exercise packages which can be added on. Coaching & lessons from our highly experienced fully qualified BHS InstructorBE Accredited Coach.Hours are 40 per week over 5 days 8am to 5pm to include weekend work.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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