At EDC, we mean BUSINESS.
That’s why we’re the perfect college to partner with to source the next generation of your equine workforce.
Our apprenticeship service is fully bespoke to your unique business aims – we completely understand every business is different and has their own requirements, and that’s why everything we do is tailored to you.
With years of experience in matching businesses with the right candidates, comprehensive support throughout your apprenticeship programmes and a college that is big enough to deliver, but still small enough to care about your business, there’s no better place in the north east than East Durham College to partner with for your apprenticeships.
Our Tailored Approach
Once you've been in contact with the East Durham College apprenticeship team, we'll start by scheduling a meeting whenever and wherever is most suitable for you. Whether you'd rather pop into our campus for a coffee, or have us come to visit you, we'll organise a meeting at your earliest convenience.
In the meeting, we'll discuss any requirements you should consider when taking on an apprentice, the ways we can help you, what support we can offer you and answer any questions you might have about the process.
Once we've reached an understanding of how we can work together to source your perfect equine apprentice, we'll get started putting together your bespoke apprenticeship plan, ensuring you're updated on the progress we make.
Book in a chat with the team by clicking here, or keep scrolling for more information.
Step 1: Matching You with the Right Equine Apprentices
By choosing us at East Durham College to find your apprentice, you'll get to benefit from our fully in-house recruitment service.
We'll start by advertising your vacancy for an equine apprentice, pre-screening all applicants for you and consulting our bank of previous applicants who may be suitable for the role.
All new candidates will be invited into the college for their initial interview and a skills assessment, which we will use to determine their suitability for a role within your organisation.
Once we think we've got the right people, we'll get in touch. You can let us know your thoughts on the potential candidates and organise any secondary interviews at your own premises.
Then, it's down to you! By this point we hope you've found the ideal equine apprentice for you and your business!
But that’s not all from us – this is just the first step. EDC are your partner throughout the apprenticeship, and our service doesn’t stop with recruitment. That’s why we say we’re big enough to deliver and small enough to care.
Step 2: Supporting Your Equine Apprentice(s)
Now we've found you the perfect apprentice, it's time to get started with their training.
As the employer, it is the responsibility of you and your staff to use your experience and expertise to ensure that your apprentice learns a wide variety of new skills.
You'll receive continuous support from the East Durham College apprenticeship team throughout the apprenticeship.
All apprentices are assigned their own trainer/coach, who will visit the premises to observe both you and the apprentice, ensuring they are being assisted in effectively developing their skills.
Apprentices are also expected to complete a weekly day release from work, where they will instead attend training here at East Durham College, with access to our fantastic facilities.
Step 3: Apprentice to Full-Time Staff Member
The ultimate goal for all apprenticeships are to provide employers like you with a brand new dedicated member of staff, who is keen to learn and add value to your business.
With the right support in place from both you - the employer - and us - the apprenticeship team - the ideal outcome would be for your apprentice to be offered a full-time role upon completion of their apprenticeship.
By the end of the apprenticeship, they will have gained the skills and knowledge, and - hopefully! - impressed you during their time at your organisation.
And then, who knows! You might have been so impressed with this apprentice that you're ready to take on another!
We can 100% guarantee after experiencing how the team at EDC really cares about your apprentices, you’ll have the perfect person in mind to continue to partner with going forward.
Equine Apprenticeships Available
Over the years, the team at EDC have worked extremely closely with many different equine employers in our region, and currently offer the following equine apprenticeships:
- Level 2 Equine Groom
- Level 3 Senior Equine Groom