Equine Groom Intermediate Apprenticeship
Hyperion Equestrian Centre · EXETER, EX6 7YQ
Equine groom (level 2)
Hyperion Equestrian Centre is a livery, training and competition yard looking for a Level 2 Equine Apprentice who has a keen passion for horses, the outdoors, and who would like to further their training and education within a supportive environment.
The work
Duties will include:
- Providing essential day-to-day care
- Feeding
- Grooming
- Cleaning equipment
- Handling, preparing, exercising the horses
- Carrying out routine yard duties
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Work well as part of a team
- Have a love of horses whatever the weather
- Be a friendly person
Training
- The successful candidate will undertake 15 months training to complete a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship
- All training will be carried out at the employer's premises, with the support of the employer, and will be delivered by Haddon Training
- Functional Skills, maths and English will form part of the apprenticeship if the successful candidate doesn't already hold a level 4 or above for each subject
Training provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED
What you come out with
- Possible opportunities to enrol onto the Advanced Equine Groom Apprenticeship and further qualifications which can lead to job opportunities in competition yards, along with BHS training towards exams
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
Accommodation and livery for candidate's own horse is available if required. Full training will be provided and there will be riding and competing opportunities for the right candidate.
The employer
Hyperion Equestrian is a livery, training and competition yard situated in the Devon countryside, just east of Haldon Hills, Exeter. They offer a full selection of livery services alongside a comprehensive breaking and schooling service for horses and ponies. Hyperion combines first class professional facilities with a caring and relaxed atmosphere.
Workplace
- HYPERION FARM, CLAPHAM, EXETER, EX6 7YQ