Equine Care & Management

Equine Care & Management

Course list

  • Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

Course Levels

2
 

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard website

Equine Groom Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard

The Equine Groom is a fundamental occupational role in all equine businesses, and vital to an industry that contributes over £8bn to the British economy each year. Horse industries are steeped in tradition, yet embrace innovation and technology.

The Equine Groom may also be required to assist with the preparation of, transport to and care for horses at competitions, the races, sales, shows and other public appearances. Dependent on which sector of the industry the Equine Groom has chosen, appropriate people skills will be essential.

Apprentices will be entering a vocational industry, where they can expect to handle a variety of horses in different working environments. They must adhere to safe working practices, be prepared to work in all weather conditions and often in “out of hours” situations. They will be required to have dedication, commitment and the physical and mental toughness to cope with the rigours of the role. Living on site for part or all of the duration of the apprenticeship may be necessary.

The Equine Groom may also be required to assist with the preparation of, transport to and care for horses at competitions, the races, sales, shows and other public appearances. Dependent on which sector of the industry the Equine Groom has chosen, appropriate people skills will be essential.

The Equine Groom apprentice will need to decide in which sector of the industry they wish to progress and select the appropriate occupational route between, Breeding, Driving, Non-Riding, Racing and Riding.

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College

Guildford College (Merrist Wood)

Telephone

01483 88 40 00

Website

http://www.merristwood.ac.uk/

Email

mwinfo@guildford.ac.uk

Address

Holly Lane,
Worplesdon,
Guildford,
Surrey,
GU3 3PE

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