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Dog handlers work with specially trained dogs to help detect and prevent crime, find lost or missing people and protect property.
You could do an animal trainer higher apprenticeship.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a higher or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship.
Volunteering
You could get voluntary experience with the National Search and Rescue Dog Association before applying to be a dog handler.
You'll need:
Depending on the service you work for, you could:
Promotion opportunities will depend on the service or organisation that you work for. In the police and armed forces, you may have to move out of dog handling to get promoted to the higher ranks. In security, you could go on to be head of canine services, where you direct teams of dog handlers. You might also become a trainer, working with organisations like search and rescue, to help train dogs and their handlers.
Coastguards help prevent the loss of life along the coast and at sea by co-ordinating and supporting search and rescue operations.
Farmers and farm managers grow crops and raise livestock for food production.
Museum assistants take care of customers and security in museums and galleries.
Agricultural contractors provide specialised, seasonal or temporary services to farmers.
Probation services officers (PSOs) supervise people serving community and prison sentences who are considered to be 'low-risk'.
Bodyguards protect individuals or groups from the risk of violence, kidnapping and other harmful situations.
Homelands Equestrian Ltd, established in 2010, is a family run business offering livery and training, set in 105 acres of stunning West Sussex countryside based Patridge Green, RH13. The Livery services include Full Livery with Training and exercise packages which can be added on. Coaching & lessons from our highly experienced fully qualified BHS InstructorBE Accredited Coach.There is no accommodation on site but own horse welcome
Pony Pursuits are looking for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join our small family run team. The right candidate will have a passion for helping to care for horses and enjoy, working with our young clients who attend our riding centre
Jessica Campbell Eventing are looking for an apprentice groom to join their team at Home Farm. A fabulous opportunity for someone looking to start a career within the Equine sector.
Level 23 Groom Equine Apprenticeship available at a large professionally run livery yard.
Family run livery and training yard based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire seeks equine groom apprentice. September start, or sooner for the right candidate. Plenty of opportunities for the right candidate - 20 horse yard, excellent facilities, indoor stables, lunge pen, horse walker, indoor and outdoor arena. Riding a possibility.Must have previous experience in horse care. Not accessible by public transport.
Easton Farm Royle Eventing are a mixed competition and livery yard based on the edge of the Marlborough Downs. They usually have about 20 horses of mixed abilities, from hacking to international level event horses, and are looking for a Level 2 Equine apprentice to join their established team. Hours between 30-40 dependent on age, to include 1 weekend day per week.
THIS POSITION IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER ’25 .The Ride High Equestrian Centre are looking for a new Equine groom apprentice to join our team, we are looking for someone who is good working with horses, is competent in general horse care, and ideally someone who would also like to do their teaching exams to become an instructor.Hours 40 per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day per week and one late night finish.
WG Stud specialises in breeding top sport horses , they also run a livery and riding school from their base just outside of Bicester. They are looking for 2 new members to join their team looking after the riding school and livery horses.WG Stud are a family run stud, with an exceptionally low turnover of staff and are happy to discuss a wage increase after a probationary period for the successful candidates.
WG Stud specialises in breeding top sport horses , they also run a livery and riding school from their base just outside of Bicester. They are looking for a new member to join their team, ideally someone looking to further their knowledge and or start their career in breeding and learning about everything that entails .WG Stud are a family run stud, with an exceptionally low turnover of staff and are happy to discuss a wage increase after a probationary period for the successful candidate .
4* International Event Rider based in Hertfordshire SG8. Anthony has many years experience eventing and coaching at top level.The apprentice includes the possibility of travelling and grooming at shows. Also looking after a selection of livery horses.There is accommodation and own horse welcome if needed.
Bartlow Equestrian are looking to give apprenticeship opportunities to local candidates who have some experience with horses and looking to start their career in the equine sector!
Tim Cheffings is a professional event rider and trainer based at Downe Farm Event Centre in North Devon EX16. Tim has continued success at both National and International level with his exciting string of talented horsesTim is a sought after BHSI registered instructor, a British Eventing Accredited Coach and mentor for riders at all levels from Pony Club through to Advanced & 4* British Eventing. He is known for his positive, calm approach and is passionate about training horses and riders to enjoy their training and achieve their goals Accommodation and Livery availableThis apprenticeship allows you to ride top competition horses and travelgroom at horse shows.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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