C&G Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine
A Level
In Durham
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Durham
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Duration
1 Year
Job opportunities after this course: Following successful completion of this course you may gain employment in the land-based sector as a groom, retail assistant in a tack shop, riding school assistant, working for equine related charities. Progression to an apprenticeship in the animal care or horse care industry may also be an option to enable you to gain more experience working hands-on.
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About this course
Entry requirements: Direct Entry: 4 x GCSEs at grade 4-5 or above including Maths, English and Science Progressive entry: Level 1 in a land-based subject and a minimum of Entry 3 maths and English. Attendance at 85%+ for previous year and satisfactory standards of behaviour. You must have the ability to ride.
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Course programme
Overview of the course:
You will cover a mixture of theory and practical topics and get hands-on experience working on the Houghall equine unit. The equine unit houses a range of horses suitable for beginners to more advanced riders. You will have opportunity to learn new skills working on the equine unit caring for the horses in a commercial setting.
Topics:
Topics covered in the course include: work experience, feeding, biology, handling, tack, riding, and stable duties.
Additional information
Progression options following successful completion of this course may enable you to progress into an apprenticeship in horse care or the level 3 subsidiary diploma in horse management course.
C&G Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine