Apprenticeships
A Farrier is a skilled professional, equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to support the welfare and wellbeing of equines through the shoeing and trimming of equine feet. Farriers must be good problem solvers and communicators, with the ability to work individually and as part of a team to discuss, develop and deliver a foot care plan tailored to the individual needs of an equine. This apprenticeship is designed to deliver the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed tojoin the Register of Qualified Farriers and practise as a qualified farrier in the UK.
Level 3 Farriery Apprenticeship Standard
Train apprentices as an Approved Training Farrier. Higher qualification with the Worshipful Company ofFarriers, the AWCF and FWCF or research within the GradDipELR(RVC) and BSc (Hons)
Suitable employment on or prior to starting the apprenticeship training programme with an Approved Training Farrier (ATF).
GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths.
