Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship

  • Withheld
  • Canterbury, Kent
  • £3.70 per hour

Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship

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  • GMFJ Reference
    90919
  • Wages
    £3.70 p/h
  • Hours
    40.00 per week
  • Date Posted
    26/09/2018
  • Start Date
    31/03/2019
  • Approx. Duration
    12 months

  • Location
    Canterbury
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Horse Care
  • Opportunity Type
    Intermediate Level 2
  • Employer
    Withheld

Description

We are set in 50 acres (20 hectares) of land and provide an exceptional resource for our pupils to experience and appreciate the life of a working farm, with a wide variety of animals ranging from small pets to livestock and horses. The farm is a short walk from the main school campus, and is open to all pupils. It also comprises of a riding school and arena, where pupils can learn to ride and to look after horses.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in horses, as well as riding experience. They will also have an interest in working with children of varying ages. There will be an opportunity to escort children to various events with the school show jumping team.

We can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits including; free Benenden health care, free car parking, free meals (during term-time), contributory pension scheme and uniform where appropriate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

General duties to include;

  • Mucking out
  • Turning out/bringing in
  • Tack cleaning
  • Tacking up
  • Feeding
  • Filling hay nets
  • Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
  • Bathing
  • Rug changing
  • Schooling
  • Riding
  • First aid
  • Exercising horses from the ground (lunging, horse walker, long reining, pessoa training etc.)
  • Holding for vet/farrier/dentist

Days of work to include Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, with flexibility over remaining working days and will include two consecutive days off

For more information about this vacancy please contact Haddon Training Ltd on 01672 519977 (Ref ID: 90919)

Company website : www.haddontraining.co.uk

Some experience with horses will be essential to this role
Must be able to work towards Level 1 or higher in Functional Skills maths and English
Full training supported by Haddon Training
Successful candidate will be passionate about equine and keen to succeed within the equine industry
Possibility of Level 3 Senior Groom Apprenticeship on completion of Level 2
No accommodation

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Haddon Training, est. in 1997 has a rich and established history primarily working with people of all ages who are undertaking work-based traineeships and apprenticeships in Horse Care, Animal Care and Business. In 2021 Haddon Training became part of the Educ8 Group, enabling it to expand and grow further than ever before.

Haddon Training is the preferred training provider for  British Eventing and British Showjumping. As an award-winning, Ofsted Grade 2 'Good' training provider, they deliver high-quality work-based vocational qualifications.

Haddon Training delivers traineeships and apprenticeships across England as well as apprenticeships throughout Wales.

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