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Animal care
Animal care workers look after animals in kennels, rescue centres and sanctuaries.
You could take a college course, in animal care, for example: a Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Animal Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care.
You may need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or the equivalent, for a Level 1 course. You'll need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course.
You'll usually need some GCSEs. Usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship.
Volunteering
It'll help to have some experience of working with animals before you start looking for a job. Volunteering can sometimes lead to paid work.
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As an animal care worker, you'll:
With experience, you could become a supervisor or manager, or work self-employed. You could also use your experience to move into other animal care careers, like veterinary nursing, or find work in a zoo or wildlife park. There may also be opportunities to go into training, for example working with assistance dogs.
Farm workers raise livestock and plant and harvest crops, using agricultural machinery.
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
Assistance dog trainers and instructors train dogs that help people to maintain their independence.
Horse grooms are responsible for the care and welfare of horses, and maintain stables and riding equipment.
Gamekeepers manage countryside areas used for shooting and fishing.
Vets diagnose and treat sick or injured animals.
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.
International Event rider Aaron Millar is looking for a motivated individual with a keen attitude to learn to join his team for the up coming 2025 season.
We run a very busy livery yard, covering all types of livery from DIY to full livery. We are looking for an Equine Apprentice Groom to come and join our team who is used to being around horses, children and dogs.
Ashton Vale Stables are a 5* livery yard located in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside NN7. They are now offering an exciting position for a Level 2 Equine apprentices to join their team.No accommodation but livery a possibility if spaceA friendly livery yard where you can learn all about how to work at a successful livery location whilst on the apprenticeship.
Trentvalley is a riding school and livery yard with around 30 horses, they are looking for a member of staff to join their team. They are also currently the BHS exam centre for the BHS teaching exams, so if you are also interested in becoming an instructor alongside your apprenticeship or afterwards this is the place for you .Hours 40 per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day per week.
Gauntlet Birds of Prey are looking for an enthusiastic team member to join them as a Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist apprenticeship
A fantastic opportunity for a senior apprentice groom to work at Ponds Equestrian, a large livery and eventing yard in Surrey. Full Description below:
Danielle is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join her team . She runs a small SJ sales and breeding yard so would suit someone wanting to do the breeding pathway .Hours are 40 per week over 5 days and to include 1 weekend day per week.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Wingham Wildlife Park, as they are recruiting for an apprentice keeper to join them working within their impressive Carnivore section.
Naturally Light Equitation are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice groom to join their team. A fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to get into the extremely popular equine sector of Natural Horsemanship
Daleswood Equestrian are looking for a new member to join their team, they are 30 box full livery indoor yard, offering 5* facilities and care to horses and their owners. Riding available to the right candidate along with lessons on own horse.Hours 30 per week over 5 days to include 1 weekend day per week.
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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