Part Time Apprenticeship in Horse Care WBL

Apprenticeship in Horse Care WBL

Available for 16 to 24-year olds, this is your opportunity to 'earn as you learn', combining work with horses or a similar job with one day a week at BCA.

About the course
If you are working at a livery or riding stables and do not want to attend college full-time then this programme could be for you.

You will normally spend one day a week at college and the rest of the week at work. As an Apprentice you will gain NVQ Level 2, Key Skills, BHS Awards, First Aid and a Technical Certificate.

The NVQ is split into units and you will be assessed on your practical ability and knowledge to do the job competently.

The course includes:
Horse welfare
Horse care and husbandry
Riding
Transporting horses
Health and Safety
The development of Key Skills in the Application of Number, IT and Communication

Length of the course
15 months

Entry requirements
You will need to have experience of handling horses, enthusiasm and commitment

What qualifications will I gain?
Apprenticeship
Key Skills in Communication, IT and Numeracy

Course options after these programmes
National Certificate in Horse Care
National Diploma in Horse Care

Career options
Groom
Yard assistant
With further experience and qualifications - Yard manager