A paid apprenticeship in a racing yard, supported by BRS
The equine groom apprenticeship runs for 12 to 18 months, paid, in a racing yard, with BRS supporting you throughout. If you’re new to all this, our guide to horse racing apprenticeships explains how it works.
This course is for 16-24 year olds and either follows directly on from the Foundation Course or you are able to join directly if you already have experience of riding and working with thoroughbreds – perhaps through holiday or weekend work at your local racing yard etc. It’s a brilliant way to start your career in racing with a full time paid job in a racing yard, whilst being supported by us throughout your apprenticeship to achieve your Level 2 diploma.
During the apprenticeship you’ll develop the following core knowledge and skills:
- Safe Working Practices
- Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare
- Horse Handling and Welfare
- Saddlery and Equipment
- Travelling with Horses
- Non-ridden Exercises
For those students specifically on the racing exercise groom pathway you’ll also cover:
- Handling Thoroughbreds
- Tack and Equipment
- Exercising Thoroughbreds
Others who are on the racing yard-based groom pathway will cover:
- Exercise Regimes
- Assist Racing Exercise Grooms
- Tack and Equipment
Throughout the Apprenticeship you’ll be supported by one of our brilliant Workplace Instructors who makes sure you are getting on well in your placement, that you have the support you need and who tracks your progress against all of the above modules via an e-portfolio.
At the end of the apprenticeship you return to the BRS for an End Point Assessment which is carried out by an independent body. You will be fully prepared for this in advance and it is mainly a practical and verbal assessment.
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