Full Time BTEC First Diploma Horse Care
BTEC
In Whitney
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Whitney
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Duration
1 Year
This is a one year full-time course, supported by periods of developing skills on the college equine yard. The BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care is the first step towards developing the skills and knowledge required to work within the equine and animal industry. All aspects of horse care are offered throughout the year with a mixture of practical and theoretical sessions. There are three core.
Important information
Government funding available
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About this course
A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade D or above which must include English and Maths or Science, or NVQ Level 1 Horse Care plus evidence of numeracy and literacy at Level 1.
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Course programme
BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care
- Subject area:Equine Studies
- Course type:Full time
Course description
This is a one year full-time course, supported by periods of developing skills on the college equine yard. The BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care is the first step towards developing the
skills and knowledge required to work within the equine and animal industry. All aspects of horse care are offered throughout the year with a mixture of practical and theoretical sessions.
There are three core units:
- Work-related Experience in the Horse Industry
- Horse Industry and Organisation
- Introduction to Horse Care
Plus a further three specialist units from the range chosen by the college:
- Introduction to Biology
- Horse Handling and Exercise/Riding Horses
- Horse Care
- Horse Preparation and Presentation
- Horse Behaviour and Welfare
In addition, the programme provides you with opportunities to achieve additional qualifications in a range of equine related topics.
It may also be possible to combine the BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care with Horse Care modules.
Final award
Edexcel (BTEC) First Diploma in Horse Care.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 2 GCSEs at grade D or above which must include English and Maths or Science, or NVQ Level 1 Horse Care plus evidence of numeracy and literacy at Level 1.
Additional information
This course is offered at Common Leys Farm.
*Students aged 16-18 will not be required to pay the full course fee, in most cases your fee will not exceed £150. Please contact us if you need more information regarding fees for full-time courses.
Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s)
EFW030P Witney Campus 1 year Sep 2010 Mon to Fri
Full Time BTEC First Diploma Horse Care