Apprentice Farrier

**Apprentice Farrier**:
**The Fighting Farrier Pty Ltd**:
**Full-Time**

**Location**: Cranbourne, Mornington Peninsula and Surrounds

**About Us**:
We provide Farrier services to Thoroughbred Racing Trainers at Racing Stables and Cranbourne Training Complex, 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 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, shoeing techniques and industry specific skills by completing on the job training.
- Demonstrate a dedicated willingness to learn.
- Have previous experience around horses.
- Have confidence in handling horses.
- 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
- Completed Year 12
- Valid Driver’s license
- Own insured vehicle
- Own Tools of trade

**Required**:

- Must have full working rights to undertake an Australian Apprenticeship.
- 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 undertake a Pre-employment Medical & Functional Capacity Assessment._

If you would like the opportunity to join our team, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing:

- how you meet the position description
- why you would like to start a career in Farriery
- why you would be a good fit to join our team.
- include any experience with horses, two referees and a current Police Check certificate.
- Existing apprentices and Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Junior applicants please include your school certificate.