Horse Care - Advanced apprenticeship Apprenticeships

Horse Care Advanced apprenticeship Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Moreton Morrell Flexi Various Flexi TBA FeesFull: TBA
Concessionary: TBA 2Year(s) What will I study?

Do you have a passion for horses? This programme offers you the opportunity to train whilst working in an equine setting, such as a show jumping yard, racing yard or riding school. Most employment will include weekend working and you will be required to develop your knowledge and practical skills whilst at work.

What modules are covered?

There are currently 3 pathways to choose from - Horse Care & Management, Horse Care, Management & Riding and Horse Care, Management & Breeding.  All 3 pathways require the completion of the following mandatory units:

301 Receive a horse and carry out an initial assessment

302 plan diets and implement feeding regimes for horses

303 Monitor and maintain stocks of feed and bedding

304 Promote the health and well-being of horses

305 Deliver basic health care treatment to horses

306 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace

307 Manage your own resources

You will also be required to choose further optional units.  These will depend on which pathway you choose to do. 

What qualifications will I get?

Level 3 Workbased Diploma in Horse Care
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care & Management

How will I be assessed?

All qualifications will require apprentices to build separate portfolios of work, complete assignments and to pass a range of assessments at each stage. Exemption from some of the functional skills is given for suitable GCSE passes.

What is the entry process?

Submit an application form and attend an interview.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

GCSE grade C Maths and English or equivalent.

Successful completion of either the Level 2 Apprenticeship or full time college course to Level 2. 

What else do I need to know?

You can only complete an apprenticeship if you are employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week at National Minimum Wage for apprenticeships.  Please see link for more details. www.apprenticeships.org.uk 

 Students will also be required to attend College one day per week.

What can I do after this course?

Students may find that this qualification will allow them to progress in their present employment or may consider the opportunity to start their own business.  

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC12046

Fees

* Apprentices are employees of a company and will receive a wage. Companies employing apprentices under 19yrs do not pay a fee. For apprentices aged 19+ a contribution from the employer is required. Please contact 0300 45 600 46 for more fee information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.