Equine Groom Apprentice
(King’s Hill Equestrian Ltd)

As an Equine Groom Apprentice you will have the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skills to set you up in the equestrian industry.

Duties will include but not limited to;

• Routine yard and field duties, mucking out, poo-picking, watering, feeding, tidying, cleaning.
• Handling horses: turning out and bringing in from the fields, taking on and off the horse walker, washing off, grooming, tacking up.
• Handling tack and equipment, rugging up, cleaning tack.
• Assisting, as required, during visits from the vet, farrier, physio & dentist.
• Assisting with competition preparation and travelling.
• Occasional competition and training groom.
• Plenty of riding for the right candidate.

Desired Skills and Qualities

• Confident handling horses on the ground
• Hardworking
• Committed
• Good Team worker

Desired Qualifications

• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or above in horse care.
• English and maths GCSE Grade D/4 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

Future Prospects

• A level 3 Equine Apprenticeship for the right candidate if a position is available.

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.

Thing 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.
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