Part-time & Short Courses

The PTT syllabus will be covered, more information can be found on www.bhs.org.uk 

This course is suitable for someone who already teaches within the industry but would like to be prepared for the exam, or someone who has never taught before and would like to learn the basic principles to teaching. If you are new to teaching two sets of courses would be strongly recommended. This course used to be 2 hours over 10 weeks (20 hours) but after feedback from recent students it has been extended to 3 hours over 8 weeks (24 hours). If you wish to do this course in less weeks this can be arranged.

Course content:

• Lead rein lessons to beginners and novice riders
• Lunge lessons to novice riders
• Group lessons for flat and jumping to riders riding at stage 2 standard
• Lecture subjects
• Coaching and learning styles
• Safe practices to include Child protection, risk assessments and health and safety
• Teaching theory
• Equitation theory
• Lesson planning and building a portfolio
• Exam technique

Entry requirments:

In order to take the PTT exam you need to have BHS stage 2 exam. Please note if you wish to ride there is a 13 stone weight limit and you will need to be riding at BHS stage 2 level. In order to gain the most from this course it is advisable to find additional teaching practice.

Additional Information:

First Aid at Work qualification is also offered at Bicton College.

For more information please contact Michael O’Brien

First Aid Co-ordinator

Tel: 01395 562387

mtobrien@bicton.ac.uk