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Apprentice Farrier
2 weeks ago
Job Title:
Apprentice Farrier ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery
The Fighting Farrier Pty Ltd
Full-Time
Location:
Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Surrounds
The Company
We provide Farrier services to Thoroughbred Racing Trainers at Racing Stables and Cranbourne Training Complex and breaking and spelling properties, and to horse owners at private and agistment properties in Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula and surrounds.
The Opportunity
We have a full-time position available for an apprentice to join the team of three working Monday to Friday and some Saturdays up until 12pm as required.
During your apprenticeship, you will gain on the job experience learning hoof care and shoeing techniques and you will also learn industry specific skills by completing on the job training.
To be successful in this role you will:
Demonstrate a dedicated willingness to learn.
Be committed to learn the trade with a view to gaining your qualification as a Farrier.
Be honest, disciplined, have a strong work ethic and be reliable, punctual and well presented.
Ability to actively listen, learn and follow instructions is essential.
Demonstrate your ability to communicate with colleagues and clients in a respectful and appropriate manner and have confidence to ask questions.
Preferred not essential:
- Certificate II or III in
Animal Care Management:
Equine Care or Equine studies
- Previous experience around horses
- Confidence in handling horses
Completed Year 1
- Valid Driver's license
- Own insured vehicle
- Own Tools of trade
Required:
- Must have full rights to work in Australia.
- Speak fluent English.
- Static strength: physical ability to routinely lift, push, pull and sustain a bent squat position under a horse throughout the day, every day.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a Preemployment Medical & Functional Capacity Assessment and Drug and Alcohol test.
Position Description:
Apprentice Farrier
Key position information
Job Type:
Full time40 hours per week
Reports to:
Master Farrier and Office Manager
Location:
Southeast Melbourne
- Cranbourne Training Complex, Grant Street Cranbourne and Mornington Peninsula and surrounds.
Position
We have a position available for an enthusiastic and driven apprentice Farrier to join our team. Farriers inspect, trim, and shape horses' hooves. Farriers create, shape, fit and nail horseshoes and racing plates onto horses' hooves. As an apprentice, you will learn and acquire knowledge and skills working under tutelage of our experienced Farriers.
Farriers regularly travel to attend to horses at the locations they service, at times after hours and weekend hours are necessary.
To be successful as an apprentice, you must be dedicated to learning your trade skills and industry.Successful apprentices demonstrate their ability to take pride in their work, respond well to constructive criticism, have good interpersonal skills, build good relationships with colleagues and clients, and demonstrate initiative.
Ultimately, these apprentices will make a lasting impression and become a successful tradesperson.Responsibilities:
Observing and following health and safety procedures
Working as part of a team
Follow instructions given by senior staff and managers.
Building professional relationships with colleagues and clients
Travelling to multiple work sites as required
Attend on-the-job-training, workshops and participating in as many learning opportunities as possible both on and off-the-job.
Positively receive feedback as part of your continuous improvement and skill development
Completing all written and verbal assessments, tests, assignments and evaluations as required
Learning about other aspects of the company and communicating with off-site managers
Attending meetings when required
Main Duties:
Workshop duties:
- Maintain tidy workshop and other tasks as directed.
On the job:
- Follow instructions as directed, always ask if uncertain.
- Hold and keep horse's calm.
- Ability to confidently handle and respond to horses quickly as horses can become agitated and become unpredictable quickly.
- Work quickly, efficiently and tidily.
- Tasks will be assigned to your knowledge and skill level.
Company vehicles:
- Restock and organize stock as directed.
Key Skills:
Physical Skills
- Ability to cope with the physical demands of the job.
- Stamina and strength to work with horses.
- Good eyesight and hearing.
- Good handeye coordination.
- Awareness of personal and workplace safety measures.
- Confidence in handling horses
- Must enjoy working with horses.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and quick thinking in a livestock environment.
- Must be paying attention at all times and have the
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