Equine Groom Apprentice
(South Cambs Equestrian Centre)

A fantastic opportunity to join the team as an equine groom.

Daily duties including, but not limited to;

• Mucking out
• Feeding
• Haying & watering
• Sweeping/tidying yard
• Keeping the yard, equipment and public areas clean
• Catching in & turning out
• Grooming & preparing horses for lessons
• Assisting with lessons.

With the additional opportunities to be involved with backing & training and assisting at shows.

Desired Skills & Qualities

• High attendance and punctuality record
• Keen listener, able to follow instructions, and to learn from experiences.
• Enthusiastic to learn about working with horses
• Understand teamwork and supporting colleagues in the pursuit of shared goals.

Desired Qualifications

• Applicants must NOT already hold a level 2 or above in Equine.
• GCSE maths and English Grade 4/C or equivalent desired but not essential.

Potential Progression

• Teaching opportunities.
• Opportunity of full time work after the apprenticeship.
• Progression on to level 3 Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship.

Training 

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards 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.

Things to consider

• Due to location we recommend that applicants have access to own transport / lifts if a non-driver. We are located a 10 minute walk from Shepreth railway station so the position may suit those living within easy access of the Cambridge – Kings Cross line.
• KEITS Ltd reserves the right to close the advert earlier than advertised, should the need arise.
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