This qualification gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working with horses. You will develop further practical skills and gain an understanding of business skills which are important for progression into a wide and diverse range of employment opportunities. This qualification will also equip you with a wider range of more specialist skills and knowledge related to the equine industry. As a college we work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training by providing demonstrations, talks on the industry and where possible work placements. This practically based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the equine industry or specialist further study. Topics covered: • Principles of health and safety • Undertake and review work related experience in the Land-based Industries • Undertake stable yard operations • Equine Health • Horse tack and equipment • Biological systems of horses • Prepare horses for presentation Equine feeding and nutrition • Horse behaviour and welfare • Working and training horses from the ground • The principles of equitation • Contribute to Managing an Equine event • The principles of horse fitness • Business management in the Land-Based sector • Exercising horses • Undertake estate skills • The principles of competition grooming • Customer care and retail merchandising • Undertake a specialist project in the land based sector • Riding horses on the flat (riding unit) • Riding horses over fences (riding unit) • Introduction to Equestrian coaching • The principles of horse rehabilitation and therapy
Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate – Four GCSEs including English or Maths at grade 4 or Level 2 at a Pass plus GCSE at a 4 or above or a Functional Skills Level 2 in English or Maths. Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma – Five GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or Level 2 at Merit level plus GCSE at a 4 or above or a Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. If you wish to pursue a Riding Pathway, we will invite you to a riding assessment, which we will use to confirm the most appropriate pathway for you.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Westley Lane, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO21 2NF |
This qualification gives you the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working with horses. You will develop further practical skills and gain an understanding of business skills which are important for progression into a wide and diverse range of employment opportunities. This qualification will also equip you with a wider range of more specialist skills and knowledge related to the equine industry. As a college we work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training by providing demonstrations, talks on the industry and where possible work placements. This practically based training is ideal preparation for gaining employment in the equine industry or specialist further study. Topics covered: • Principles of health and safety • Undertake and review work related experience in the Land-based Industries • Undertake stable yard operations • Equine Health • Horse tack and equipment • Biological systems of horses • Prepare horses for presentation Equine feeding and nutrition • Horse behaviour and welfare • Working and training horses from the ground • The principles of equitation • Contribute to Managing an Equine event • The principles of horse fitness • Business management in the Land-Based sector • Exercising horses • Undertake estate skills • The principles of competition grooming • Customer care and retail merchandising • Undertake a specialist project in the land based sector • Riding horses on the flat (riding unit) • Riding horses over fences (riding unit) • Introduction to Equestrian coaching • The principles of horse rehabilitation and therapy
Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate – Four GCSEs including English or Maths at grade 4 or Level 2 at a Pass plus GCSE at a 4 or above or a Functional Skills Level 2 in English or Maths. Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma – Five GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade 4 or Level 2 at Merit level plus GCSE at a 4 or above or a Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. If you wish to pursue a Riding Pathway, we will invite you to a riding assessment, which we will use to confirm the most appropriate pathway for you.