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Senior Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Level 3

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Key Info

Learning Area   Equine
Delivery Mode   Work-based
Duration   18-24 Months

Dates & Locations

Location   Bicton College
Start Date   As required


This Level 3 apprenticeship will help you prepare for a more supervisory role, which could include planning horses’ diet, nutrition and health plans. During the course you will learn how to promote and maintain the health and well-being of horses, prepare horses for work, maintain their health and well-being during transportation and consider health and safety.

Apprenticeships allow you to work while gaining a nationally recognised qualification at the same time, so why not combine your love of horses with earning money.

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  What You Will Learn

This apprenticeship will help you prepare for a more supervisory role.
During the course you will learn how to promote and maintain the health and well-being of horses, prepare horses for work, maintain their health and well-being during transportation and ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.

  Entry Requirements

A passion for horses and the ability to demonstrate enthusiasm and a strong determination to suceed. You will need to have completed the Equine Groom Apprenticeship Level 2 or have relevant experience in something similar.

  Assessment

Assessment TBC

  Progression

Continue working in the industry using your skills and expertise or university study such as our FdSc Equitation, Training & Behaviour or our FdSc Equine Enterprise Management*.

*Subject to approval and entry requirements

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# Equine # Horse Management # Apprenticeship

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