Apprentice Farrier

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 complete a certificate 4 in Farriery, 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 12
- 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 Pre-employment Medical & Functional Capacity Assessment and Drug and Alcohol test.

**Existing apprentices and Mature age applicants are encouraged to apply**.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship or traineeship you must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or have full working rights.

10 February, 2023
- Closes in 49 days (31/03/2023)
- Gardening, Farming, Animals & Environment
- Cranbourne, Victoria