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Level 3 Diploma in Horse Management

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Course Location

College

Trafford College

Location

Offsite

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Horse Management & Animal Care

Course Start Date

Monday 2nd September 2024

Course Duration

Full-Time, 1 Year

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Course Fee

£ 6834.00
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

XFP-CR3C-1100

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Course Overview

Whilst studying this course you will cover BHS Horse Knowledge, Care and Riding Stage 1 (in year 1) and Stage 2 (in year 2). These are essential and highly valued industry specific qualifications which are a component part of the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certificate (the benchmark for employers).During the course you will recieve extensive hands-on work experience at Carrington Riding Centre.

Qualifications you will gain: Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Horse Management (Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Year 1, converting to a Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Year 2).

Course Requirements

Year 1 – 5 GCSEs at grades 9 – 4 including maths and English.

Some discretion can be applied with applicants over 19 with relevant experience. Previous skills and knowledge in horse riding/management are not essential, but a passion for working horses is. All applicants will require an interview.

What you will Learn

Assessment

A mix of practical assessment, internal exams, online exams, and written assignments

Progression

On completion of this qualification students can enter into Higher Education at University specialising in Equine. This qualification also gives you the knowledge and skills to go straight into employment.

Career Options

Riding instructor
Farrier Apprentice
Stud or stable manager and associated roles
Equine veterinary nurse or technician
Equine nutritionist
Journalist
Retail
Event management
Saddler Apprentice
Country store management trainee
Administrator or junior management trainee in a range of equestrian related businesses
Yard office manager
Work rider
Groom
Travelling groom
Racing Industry

Mandatory Units

This will include the studying of units such as:

Understanding and promoting animal health
Plan and monitor animal feeding
Prepare horses for presentation
Undertake stable and yard management
Understand the principles of horse behaviour and welfare
Riding and exercising horses

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

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Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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