Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Course information

This Level 3 apprenticeship will help you prepare for a more supervisory role within the Equine industry. During the course you will learn how to promote and maintain the health and well-being of horses, prepare horses for specialist work including working horses from the ground, maintain their health and well-being during transportation and contribute to managing health and safety. This apprenticeship has a riding and non-riding option.

Apprenticeships allow you to work while gaining a nationally recognised qualification at the same time, so why not combine your love of horses with earning money.

What You Will Learn

This apprenticeship will help you prepare for a more supervisory role.

During the course you will learn how to promote and maintain the health and well-being of horses, prepare horses for work, maintain their health and well-being during transportation and ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.

Entry Requirements

GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above

Assessment

You will be assessed via end point assessment

Progression

Continue working in the industry using your skills and expertise or university study such as our FdSc Equitation, Training & Behaviour or our FdSc Equine Enterprise Management*.

*Subject to approval and entry requirements

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