Equine (Horse Care)

Equine (Horse Care)

Introduction
Available for those aged 16-65, this is your opportunity to 'earn as you learn', combining work with horses or a similar job with one day a week at Reaseheath. It is therefore important that you live within reasonable travelling distance of the college.

About the course
If you are working at a livery, riding stables or other equine establishment and do not want to attend college full-time then this programme could be for you. We may also be able to help you to find an employer.
You will normally spend one day a week at college and the rest of the week at work. As an Apprentice you will gain Work-based Diploma (formerly NVQ) Level 2, Functional Skills, BHS Awards and First Aid. The Work-based Diploma is split into units and you will be assessed on your practical ability and knowledge to do the job competently.
As an Advanced Apprentice you will gain Work-based Diploma Level 3, Functional Skills and a Health and Safety qualification.

The course includes

• Horse welfare
  
• Horse care and husbandry
  
• Riding
  
• Transporting horses
  
• Health and Safety
  
• Functional Skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Length of the course

• Apprenticeship - 12-18 months
  
• Advance Apprenticeship - 12-18 months
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• Apprenticeship/Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care
  
• Technical Certificate
  
• Functional Skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care
  
• National Certificate in Horse Care
  
• National Diploma in Horse Care
  
• 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

• Groom
  
• Yard Assistant
  
• With further experience and qualifications - Yard Manager