Part-Time FIRST DIPLOMA IN HORSE CARE (LEVEL 2)

Enhancing your practical skills and subsequent employability, this course is ideal for those students seeking a career in the horse industry or who wish to progress onto a higher level course. You will learn how to handle and understand a variety of horses as well as develop your riding, horse husbandry and communication skills. In addition to the highly practical content, you will study horse behaviour and welfare, nutrition and learn how to correctly exercise a horse on the flat and over fences.

Entry Requirements

Evidence of GCSE achievement at Grade D or above, or equivalent qualification attainament at a reasonable level and profile. Students need to have a willingness to learn and some aptitude for coursework.

Location
Hadlow

Course Duration
1 year, 4 days per week.

Course Content

• Introduction to horse care
• Horse industry and organisations
• Introduction to animal and plant biology
• Horse behaviour and welfare
• Riding horses
• Work related experience in the horse industry
• Key skills

Assessment Method
Continuous assessment through assignments, tests and practical observations. Students are encouraged to relate theory to practice in all assessments.

Progression Routes
Successful students can further their skills by enrolling onto a work-based qualification, Apprenticeship or the National Diploma. Alternatively should they wish to do so, they may gain employment in the equine industry as a groom, stablehand, rider.

Specialist Equipment Needed
You will need a BSI approved riding hat, riding boots, gloves, jodhpurs, navy blue jumpers or sweatshirts, whip and grooming kit.