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9 Week Foundation Course
- Are you an EU citizen between 16 - 22 years old?
- Do you weigh less than 9st 7lbs/60kg and physically fit?
- Are you looking for an exciting career?
If the answer is YES you are in the right place!
The British Racing School delivers the Foundation Apprenticeship completely FREE and we GUARANTEE YOU A JOB in racing! The course is suitable for all abilities, even if you are a COMPLETE BEGINNER, all you need to do is show us you are keen to work in racing and willing to learn.
You will join us at The British Racing School in Newmarket for a 9 week residential programme where you will complete 70% of your Foundation Apprenticeship. You will then be placed in a racing yard where you will continue to complete your qualification with support from our Roving Assessors. The whole course takes, on average, one year to complete.
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From April 2006 16-18 year old new starts can claim the Education Maintenance Allowance of up to £30 per week and receive bonuses during their time at the BRS. Apply for an EMA certificate today on 0800 121 8989 or see www.direct.gov.uk/ema
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| Code | Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 234 | 26 October 2009 | 28 December 2009 |
| 235 | 23 November 2009 | 25 January 2010 |
| 236 | 28 December 2009 | 01 March 2010 |
| 236x | 04 January 2010 | 08 March 2010 |
| 237 | 25 January 2010 | 29 March 2010 |
| 238 | 01 March 2010 | 03 May 2010 |
| 239 | 29 March 2010 | 31 May 2010 |
| 240 | 03 May 2010 | 02 July 2010 |
| 241 | 31 May 2010 | 23 August 2010 |
| 242 | 26 July 2010 | 27 September 2010 |
| 243 | 23 August 2010 | 25 October 2010 |
| 244 | 27 September 2010 | 29 November 2010 |
| 245 | 25 October 2010 | 24 December 2010 |
| 246 | 29 November 2010 | 31 January 2011 |
| 247 | 13 December 2010 | 28 February 2011 |
| 248 | 31 January 2011 | 04 April 2011 |
Why racing?
1 - Racing is exciting!
Join over 3,300 people who work in racing all over the country and experience the adrenaline rush of riding racehorses at speed.
2 - Work with top class, valuable animals.
You will be key part of developing some of the best thoroughbreds in the world in a professional environment. Imagine the thrill of seeing your horse which you have ridden and looked after every day win a big race and lead it into the winners enclosure. Racing also offers opportunities to travel throughout the UK and worldwide.
3 - The best training and career opportunities
The Racing industry offers real opportunities to progress your career and gain more qualifications, plus the pay structure in racing is linked to qualifications so you will be rewarded for your achievements. Whether you dream of being a trainer, a professional jockey or working in the administration and managements side of the industry there is training available each step of the way. Have a look at the rest of our courses for information on careers in racing or contact us for an informal chat about what opportunities there are for you.
4 - Good pay and conditions
Racing is a very well regulated industry. This means that minimum rates of pay are set and you will be paid overtime for extra hours worked and Sunday racing. There is even a pension scheme and an accident benefit scheme. For more details on the Racing Pay Structure see the National Trainers Federation website.
5 - Guaranteed job
Completion of the training at the BRS leads to a guaranteed job. As far as we know, we are the only training provider who can offer this.
"The British Racing School has been something I will always remember. I am truly grateful for all the help, advice and support I have had from everybody here. Mrs Cogan has been one of the most patient, calm and happy iinstructors I have ever known. If it wasn't for her support, I don't know how I would have coped. Mr Conlon is just brilliant! He has been a great help and has made learning things some of us alreadt know, fun and witty.
Everyone in the hostel has been very nice, and caring and I can feel I can talk to them anout anything on my mind.
Everybody who has taught and looked after me for 9 weeks has been brilliant and without such nice people in a happy atmosphere I wouldn't have lasted!" 9 week foundation course student, graduated November 2009.