An Equine Apprenticeship is offered for an outstanding Equestrian Centre based in Durham. The position will include: General yard duties i.e. Mucking out, turning out/in. Assisting with a variety of competitions i.e British Dressage, British Show jumping.
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Trustworthy
Reliable
Ability to ask questions
Be able to follow instructions
Flexible
Enthusiastic
Passionate about horses
Ability to work with all horse
Experience of horses
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-3 or A*-D or equivalent) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-3 or A*-D or equivalent) essential
Full time employment
Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of Equine groom apprenticeship standard
This can be a physically demanding role. You will be working outside in all weather conditions.
Destination data for Sunderland College 2019/20, Apprentice completers.
96% of our apprentices agree that they have the chance to develop new skills at their workplace*.
(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)
97% of our apprentices agree that their course is helping their skills to get better.*
(*On-programme Survey 2018, apprentices)
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