National Diploma in Equine Studies (Certificate and Award options)

Vocational qualification

In Nantwich

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Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Nantwich

  • Duration

    2 Years

The two year National Diploma provides in-depth training with work experience. Successfully passing 18 modules will give you the equivalent of 3 A Levels. If you choose to take 12 modules, you will earn a National Certificate in Equine Studies - equivalent to two A Levels. Six modules in one year will earn you the National Award in Equine Studies - equivalent to one A Level.

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Location

Start date

Nantwich (Cheshire)
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Reaseheath, CW5 6DF

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C or above in English Language, Maths, Science and another, or A First Diploma in Horse Care at Merit or above

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Course programme

National Diploma in Equine Studies (Certificate and Award options)

Introduction
The two year National Diploma provides in-depth training with work experience. Successfully passing 18 modules will give you the equivalent of 3 A Levels. If you choose to take 12 modules, you will earn a National Certificate in Equine Studies - equivalent to two A Levels.
Six modules in one year will earn you the National Award in Equine Studies - equivalent to one A Level.

About the course
As well as gaining one of the industry's best known academic qualifications, you will have the opportunity to take BHS exams and Functional Skills at Level 2/3.
You will gain an academic qualification and substantial practical skills, enabling you to continue onto Higher Education or find a rewarding job. You will complete at least six weeks working in the industry, which will provide you with relevant and valuable experience and a chance to prove that you can use your own initiative.

The course includes
  • Equitation (Flat, Jumping and Theory)
  • Equine husbandry and stable management
  • Equine science and health
  • Event management
  • Fitness and training
  • Estate skills
  • Behaviour and welfare
  • Nutrition
  • The horse industry
  • Optional:
    • Equestrian teaching
    • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    • Non-riding option
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
Length of the course
  • 2 years for National Diploma or National Certificate
  • 1 year for National Award
Please note: max weight for riding modules is 13 stone
What qualifications will I gain?
  • 18 units - National Diploma in Equine Studies
  • 12 units - National Certificate
  • 6 units - National Award
  • BHS Stages 1, 2 and 3 and PTT
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT

Course options after this programme
  • Foundation Degree in Equine Studies - full time and part time routes
  • Foundation Degree in Equine Science Complementary Therapy and Natural Horsemanship - full time and part time routes
  • BSc (Hons) Degree in Equine Science or related programme

Career options
  • Performance horse industry
  • Instructing
  • Self-employment
  • Supply industry - feedstuffs, merchandise
  • Equine nursing


National Diploma in Equine Studies (Certificate and Award options)

Price on request