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A brand new apprenticeship scheme developed by British Dressage (BD) goals to offer a route into the equestrian trade and information these already working in it into nationally recognised {qualifications}.
The BD Apprenticeship scheme is open to highschool leavers in addition to these eager to return to the trade, and employers searching for a approach to develop their current workers. Most of the {qualifications} will likely be totally funded, with some employers receiving a grant to tackle a brand new apprenticeship. This will broaden the attain of BD’s schooling programmes and permit apprentices to construct their profession inside the sport.
British Dressage is working with sports activities schooling consultancy Sport Structures on the initiative.
The programme will cowl the training of sensible equestrian abilities, and supply a variety of qualification pathways delivered in an equestrian setting. Routes could be chosen in a variety of equestrian and enterprise areas, from management and digital advertising and marketing to senior equine groom.
The coaching will likely be delivered by a certified tutor workforce with high-quality assets, utilizing interactive expertise to seize proof as learners progress. This will likely be complemented by added worth experiences, equivalent to attending periods at high-profile occasions, yard visits and the combination of some current BD {qualifications}.
Where apprentices present an actual ardour or aptitude in a sure space, equivalent to driving, teaching or occasions administration, extra schooling will likely be offered to help their aspirations.
British Dressage’s Training and Education Manager Charlotte Osborne stated BD believed the programme can be transformational for equestrian companies, offering them with expert competent workers with trade expertise and {qualifications} in a sensible, hands-on means.
“The range of qualifications, from Level 2 up to Level 5, will help to provide progression in their role and develop a more defined career path. Importantly, this is a step towards addressing the issue of staff retention in the sector and ensuring a sustainable future by providing structured professional qualifications.”
BD Youth Director Claire Moir stated the BD Apprenticeship scheme supplies an accessible, inclusive choice for anybody with a ardour for horses and an ambition to work within the trade. The apprenticeship would hyperlink to current programmes and {qualifications} that run alongside BD’s Academy construction, equivalent to horse care, teaching, and bespoke coaching exercise.
“It is basically a approach to consolidate our earlier exercise, offering a extra rounded qualification and ability set, tailor-made to the employer’s wants.
“We want to support the development of our workforce to help employees get established within dressage, but also promote the wider benefits and diverse employment opportunities that the industry has to offer,” Moir stated.
Sport Structures Executive Director Simon Kirkland stated the consultancy had labored with a number of governing our bodies, and was happy to develop the programme in partnership with British Dressage.
“Respecting the in-depth knowledge already available throughout the dressage community, we aim to support the growth of participation within the sport, as well as providing greater clarity to the employment pathway.”
