Apprentices

Apprentices must still receive a wage and they must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for every hour that they work. 

Check the current rates here

The Apprentice rate can be applied if the Apprentice is either:

• aged under 19
• aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship

Otherwise they will have to be paid at least the NMW rate for their age. 

As an employer you can still deduct money from an apprentice’s wages for accommodation and other benefits such as a horse in livery, but excluding training, provided that it is done in line with HMRC guidelines.

During the apprenticeship, your Apprentice will receive two different types of training: off-the-job training and vocational training whilst working.

Off-the-job training will be delivered by a training provider during your Apprentice's normal working hours. This training will teach your Apprentice the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so they can achieve occupational competence.

Your Training commitment 

If you employ an apprentice it will be your responsibility to provide the vocational training and support on a day-to day basis in line with a training plan which is mutually agreed between you and your training provider. 

The qualification is based upon learning and maintaining practical skills, which are assessed through regular observations and a robust end point assessment (EPA). Both you and your employee will receive support from your training provider in the form of course materials, lesson planning, registration, certification, and assessments. 

The end point assessment will be performed by an approved, independent assessment centre to ensure that the learner has achieved working at the specified standard and level.

Our training partners, Haddon Training, have a 100% pass first time rate for their Equine Groom and Senior Equine Groom apprenticeships.

Your training provider will also be the conduit to access any government funding that is available and will also provide the necessary information, advice and guidance (IAG) to all parties, the quality of which is inspected by Ofsted.

Maybe an individual wants a change in career direction, or are returning to work after a break.  No matter what the reason our EEA Partners, Haddon Training, offer a variety of equine apprenticeships: 

• Equine Groom (Level 2) 
• Senior Equine Groom (Level 3) 
• Racehorse Care
• Learning Mentor

Each training provider or college will have their own selection on offer. You can find a range of training providers and colleges on the BGA's Where to Train page. 

The AASE is an Apprenticeship designed for elite athletes aged 16 and over, identified by their National Governing Body as having the potential to excel in their sport.

Haddon Training's elite AASE programme is in direct partnership with British Eventing, British Dressage and British Showjumping. 

An equine apprenticeship will take a minimum of 12 months. It typically lasts 12 to 15 months, but can last up to 24 months.

The length of time taken will depend on experience and which apprenticeship it is.

Yes, they are an employee and will have all of the entitlements of any other employees. 

No.

Yes.

It is a legal requirement that the employer and apprentice hold a contract of employment (written statement of terms of employment) on the day they start work, as well as an apprenticeship agreement at the start of the apprenticeship.

Use the EEA Contract Creator and select Apprentice version.

A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a high-quality work placement of at least 70 hours. 

It can last from 6 weeks up to 5 months. A traineeship is a training programme and isn’t a job. Discover more

Haddon Training are market leaders in equine and animal care traineeships and apprenticeships, with more than twenty years’ experience.

They work with employers throughout England and Wales to recruit and train new and existing staff to the high standard that is needed to succeed in the industry. 

Haddon Training are also proud to hold an Ofsted Outstanding grade, recognising their teaching, learning and assessment.