• Course Level:Level 2

    Course Duration:1 Year

    Programme Aims

    This course provides a sound basic training in the care and management of horses. It is especially useful for the education and training of people who care for horses and are employed, or are hoping to be employed, in riding stables, stud farms or livery stables.
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    Entry Requirements

    You will need to have achieved one of the following:
    4 GCSEs at grades A-D, including English, Maths and Science and Initial Assessment at Level 1
    GNVQ Foundation
    NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

    All potential students are required to attend a minimum of two weeks work experience prior to starting the course. Acceptance will be based on a satisfactory reference and successful interview.

    Any riding at the College is subject to a satisfactory riding assessment.
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    Course Structure

    The course is designed to last for one year, providing training for those who wish to enter the horse industry, or to progress to a Level 3 programme.

    Students will learn through a combination of practical instruction, lectures, group and individual programme work.
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    What you will study

    • Horse care
    • Horse handling and exercise
    • Industry and organisations
    • Introduction to animal and plant biology
    • Learners will have the opportunity to practice a wide range of tasks including plaiting, clipping, lungeing, weighing and bandaging
    • Riding horses
    • Work-Based Learning
    Supporting Additional Qualifications (All Students)
    • Basic / key skills in communication, numeracy and IT
    Supporting Additional Qualifications (Optional)
    • British Horse Society examinations
    • Riding and road safety test
    • First Aid
    • Health and safety with horses
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    Assessment

    Progress is monitored by continuous assessment.
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    Progression

    Upon successful completion, this qualification will equate to 4 GCSEs at C grade and allow progression to the National Diploma in Horse Studies (see page XXX). Successful learners might alternatively obtain employment in a wide range of businesses such as riding schools, dressage, jumping, eventing, driving and polo yards.
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