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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.
Firefighters help to protect people from fire and other dangers, and give advice on fire prevention.
Royal Marines commandos take part in frontline combat, and are sent at short notice to deal with emergency situations.
Scenes of crime officers (SOCOs) find, record and recover evidence from crime scenes.
Army officers command, manage and motivate teams of soldiers.
Security officers make sure that buildings, valuables and people are safe and secure.
Riding centre managers plan and run the centre's activities, manage staff and develop the business.
The World Famous Mount St John Equestrian are looking for an apprentice groom to work on their incredibly successful breeding yard.Applicants will be expected to carry out general yard duties to a high standard.
Boasting some of the finest facilities along with beautiful surroundings based in Norfolk IP24 and top trainers, Harling Wood Stud offers a first class service along with an equestrian wellness centre and the very best in training for both horse & rider. We select the finest applicants to join us whether as an experienced member of our team or as an apprentice on our apprenticeship scheme. Every member of Harling Wood Stud is committed to helping the next generation achieve their goals and we are lucky to be able to offer limited spaces for apprenticeship throughout the year.No accommodation on-site but own horse welcomeDuring the apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to learn from top class equestrian coaches, whilst working on this premium competitionlivery yard.
DEFRA Approved stud farm based Preston PR3 6BNEstablished for 20 years Country Farm Stud has grown from a small family run stud to one of the largest Sports Horse Stud Farms in the UK with the underlying reason for this growth being customer referrals and recognition of our stallions quality. As well as standing our stallions there are many other sides of the business into which it has diversified. These include semen freezing & storage along with other stallion services. It has attained DEFRA approval for EU export of semen. It is also an approved A.I centre for chilled semen and also is an educational site in conjunction with Craven College offering various courses.Accommodation and own horse welcomeThe apprenticeship will allow you to learn a wealth of experience about stud work and competition horses
Top Class Dressage yard Anmore is looking for a new competition apprentice groom to join their team.
A very exciting opportunity has arisen at Anmore Dressage on their young horse yard , they are looking for an apprentice to join their team working alongside Jason Webb and their resident young horse trainer Lisa.You will be assisting Lisa with the groundwork with their foals and youngsters right through to the backing and breaking of the youngsters ready to be ridden away.
International Dressage Rider and Chief British dressage selector Judy Harvey is looking for a new member of staff to join her existing team.
The dedicated and friendly team at Caron Roberts Equestrian are now looking for an equine apprentice to join them at their livery and coaching centre based in Wiltshire.
Studland Trekking Centre are a small friendly stables situated in the picturesque village of Studland on the Dorset coast, 10 minutes from Swanage and 30 mins from Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry.With 3 miles of sandy beaches and dunes, clifftop horse rides along National Heritage sites and 3000 acres of forest and heathland, they are lucky enough to offer some of the most stunning riding in the UK. They have rides suited to all abilities, from complete beginner to experienced riders and offer both group rides and private semi-private rides so that you can make the most of your experience.There is no accommodation on site and own horse is welcome on working livery.This apprenticeship allows you to work with lovely customers, taking them on hacks and looking after the horses.
International SJ and Coach Andrew Saywell is based here. They have a rehabilitation centre also Based Newark NG23
Level 23 Groom Equine Apprenticeship available at a large professionally run livery yard.
Emma Is a former 5 star event rider and UKCCL3 Coach with BE and also a List 4 BD Judge. She is based in Warwickshire CV35.No accommodation Own horse welcome
David Britnell Eventing are a professional event yard in Cambridgeshire CB23, specialising in the backing and producing of young horses all the way to 5* event horses. Level 2 or 3 apprentice required to join our team. Accommodation and livery availableChance to groom at top class events
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