Quality Apprenticeship Provider for the United Kingdom
Sheldrake Training is a preferred apprenticeship provider for employers across the UK. We specialise in high-quality apprenticeships in equine, electrical installation and maintenance, transport and warehouse operations, animal care and welfare, and team leadership, with new programmes added regularly. As an Ofsted-rated “Good” provider (2024), we deliver strong, work-based vocational training.
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Sheldrake is an approved End Point Assessment Organisation specialising in independent, responsive, high quality End Point Assessment (EPA)
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We are different, we offer a more bespoke and personalised apprenticeship programme by matching you to the right employer from day one.
Sheldrake also provides educational courses and training to the public and private sectors. We are a subsidiary of the charity RACPD and provide the same exceptionally high professional standards.
Sheldrake is an Ofsted Grade 2 Good provider, we pride ourselves on delivering high quality training across the United Kingdom. Our expert coaches will assist you with recruiting new candidates and supporting both you and your apprentices right through to completion. Sheldrake is committed to ensuring we support the specific requirements of every individual employer.
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What We Do Best
At Sheldrake, we specialise in delivering high-quality apprenticeships across a growing range of disciplines, including equine, installation and maintenance electrician, transport and warehouse operations supervisor, animal care and welfare assistant, and team leadership apprenticeships. We are committed to expanding our provision to meet employer needs and provide meaningful pathways for learners across diverse industries.
Our roots are in equine training, and we have worked closely with employers nationwide to deliver professional coaching, structured training, and ongoing support for our apprentices. We have placed more than 180 young people into equine apprenticeships across the UK, with many progressing to Level 3 senior qualifications and securing roles in top yards with leading professionals across the industry.
To support our comprehensive equine programme, we have a dedicated team of expert coaches with over 75 years of combined experience. Our robust coaching approach ensures consistency and quality for every apprentice, supported by regular face-to-face sessions. We know employers and apprentices are busy, so each visit is designed to make a real impact—focused on progress, minimising unnecessary paperwork, and providing responsive support by phone or email whenever needed.
We operate under a clear apprenticeship delivery policy, regularly reviewing our approach to ensure each apprentice receives the very best experience. When learners reach their final assessment (EPA), our coaches ensure they are fully prepared, confident, and equipped with the skills required for success. There are no surprises on EPA day—only readiness.
What sets Sheldrake apart is our bespoke, personalised apprenticeship programmes and our ability to match apprentices with the right employers from the start. By drawing on our team’s extensive industry knowledge and strong reputation across all our sectors, we create apprenticeship journeys that are supportive, practical, and designed to help every learner thrive.
Installation & Maintenance Electrical Apprenticeship
The Sheldrake Level 3 Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship is your gateway to a skilled, hands-on career with real long-term potential. This apprenticeship gives you practical experience from day one, working on real electrical systems while gaining industry-recognised qualifications. You’ll develop essential technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the confidence to work safely and independently. With a strong demand for qualified electricians across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, you’ll enter a career with excellent earning potential and clear routes for progression. Whether you want to specialise, become self-employed, or move into advanced engineering roles, this apprenticeship sets you up for success.
Animal Care & Welfare Assistant Apprenticeships
The Sheldrake Animal Care Apprenticeship prepares you for a rewarding, hands-on career working with both domestic and wild animals. You’ll develop the practical skills needed to manage daily care routines, support animal health, and maintain safe, enriching environments. Training may be individually focused or carried out as part of a team, giving you real experience across a variety of settings. With increasing opportunities in animal welfare organisations, rescue centres, farms, zoos, and veterinary support roles, this apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for long-term career growth. It’s an ideal pathway for anyone passionate about animal wellbeing and eager to make a meaningful difference.
Equine Apprenticeships
To support our comprehensive equine apprenticeship programme, we have a team of expert equine coaches who collectively have over 75 years of experience. We excel from other equine apprenticeship providers as we offer a bespoke and personalised apprenticeship programme, and we utilise our Equine Team’s extensive knowledge of the equine disciplines and their current reputations within these industries to work with the right employers from the outset.
Equine Groom Apprentice
Apprentices will be predominantly involved with the care, exercise and welfare of horses and ponies. Although this role is titled “equine groom” it may include riding if that is your chosen pathway. Duties may include maintaining the animals’ stables and riding equipment.
This is a Level 2 role and for many passionate horse lovers it is the perfect entry level position.
Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship takes the learnings and experience of the Equine L2 Apprenticeship to the next level. Level 3 Apprentices will be working in a position to take on responsibility and mentorship. Although traditional horsemanship is based on fundamental principles this role encourages the use of technology and innovation that is available today.
Each Senior Apprenticeship may take a specific pathway and these are as follows:
Riding – Predominately involves the care and training of horses for riding, including saddle preparation, skills development for different types of equine use and maintaining or improving fitness levels for all horses.
Non-Riding – Focus is on the care of horses in non-riding settings, such as livery yards or riding schools, this may involve business development (marketing, project management of events and buy/selling horses). There will be an element of brand growth which includes customer satisfaction and enticing repeat business.
Racing – This may be yard or exercise-based but will require skill development specific to racing. For exercise-based grooms there will be a requirement to develop specific exercise regimes, breaking and training, and implementing individual racehorse training programs. For those undertaking the yard pathway there will be a daily care, including feeding, grooming, and preparing horses for races, and may involve caring for a yard of racehorses.
Much of this role is around coordinating the day-to-day care of the horses in the workplace. Additional responsibilities will include organising and monitoring the quality of work and ordering and maintaining supplies.
A Level 3 Senior Apprenticeship role often provides opportunities to work at the top equine employers in the country and opens doors to other related equine opportunities.
Racing Groom Apprenticeship
A Racing Groom Apprenticeship programme opens the door to the racing industry. It is a Level 2 role and those that opt for this specialism will be closely involved with the development, training and race day performance of racehorses. A Racing Groom is an invaluable part of the team in a racehorse trainers’ yard it is a rewarding and inspiring career choice.
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