New equestrian apprenticeships approved

NEW EQUESTRIAN APPRENTICESHIPS GET THE THUMBS UP FROM GOVERNMENT

Prime Minister David Cameron has just announced the approval of the Equine Groom and Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship’s Standards.

These new apprenticeships have been drawn up by a cross-discipline group representing all facets of equestrianism.  The Steering Group is made up of about 50 individuals at the top of their discipline, wanting to produce complete and practical grooms, with excellent transferable skills and work ethos.  Sue Martin, chairman of the equestrian trailblazers, commented: “These standards have been carefully formulated to fulfil the government’s aim to produce world class apprentices.”

Prior to submitting the Standards to government for approval, these new standards were publicised via various press channels across the country and received an overall 93% approval from employers, confirming the need for change in preparing the future professionals for the equestrian industry.

Nick Boles, the Minister for Skills, commented: “Businesses are better placed than anyone to train the next generation of workers and will help us deliver 3 million high-quality apprenticeships by 2020.  By designing apprenticeships, employers like Trent Park Equestrian Centre are ensuring that young talented people develop the skills needed to progress up the career ladder and help drive businesses forward.”

This is the first time that the entire equestrian industry has come together to work as a team, highlighting the importance of this vital project.  The second phase is due to start in early September when work on the Assessment plans for these apprenticeships will commence to facilitate the new programme.

These standards can be viewed on the Equestrian Trailblazer website: www.equinetrailblazerapprentices.com