Full Time BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care

BTEC First Diploma in Horse Care
Level Two | The Centre for Rural and Equine Studies | Full-Time

Course Description
This one year course provides a comprehensive introduction to the horse industry. It will develop your practical and theoretical skills in equitation, give you equine industrial experience and allow the development of Key Skills and related equine quali�cations. You will carry out work experience throughout the course to prepare you for a career in the industry. You will be required to buy your own riding clothing and contribute a small amount to the cost of trips, including the Horse of the Year Show, Bramham.

Course Content

• Horse Handling and Exercise
• Horse Industry and Organisations
• Horse Preparation and Presentation
• Introduction to Animal and Plant Biology
• Introduction to Horse Care
• Riding Horses
• Work related experience in the Horse industry

Additional Qualifications British Horse Society Riding and Road Safety Certi�cate, British Horse Society Stage 1, Emergency Aid, Key/Basic Skills Levels 1, Numeracy and Communication, Manual Handling

Career Progression
BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management
Employment in livery yards, equestrian centres, trekking centres or specialist competition yards

Is this course available as evening study? No