The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care provides practical knowledge and experience combined with academic studies. Stable management and riding skills will be developed within the College Equine Department and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. This course is highly practical and learners applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to take a ‘hands on’ approach when working on the stable yard. This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the basic care of horses in the equine industry. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of horse care, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the Equine industry. The Principles of Feeding and Watering Horses In this unit you will develop your practical and theoretical knowledge of feeding and watering horses. Undertake Routine Stable Duties This unit covers the daily care activities for the stabled and grass kept horse which includes mucking out, grooming, health checks, feeding, watering and the wide range of general yard tasks. Introduction to Lungeing Horses In this unit, you will focus on lungeing, which is a way of working horses from the ground. You will develop your practical ability and knowledge of exercising horses using different methods. Assisting with the Transportation of Horses (Behaviour route) This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of transporting horses and how these can be applied in practice. Riding Horses under Supervision (Riding Route) This unit covers the basics of riding horses on the flat. The learner will be able to prepare horses for ridden exercise, including adjusting the girth and stirrups. The learner will demonstrate a balanced riding position in walk, trot and canter. The learner will also know how to ride safely on the road Health and Safety for Land-based Industries The purpose of this unit is for learners to understand the principles and importance of health and safety within land-based settings. This unit covers health and safety legalisation which provides the requirements upon which policies and procedures within the industry are based. This unit also introduces learners to the basic requirements of fire prevention, safe manual handling and basic first aid Equine Health and Welfare The purpose of this unit is for learners to have an understanding of the principles of equine health and welfare and how these can be applied in practice Working in the Equine Industry Within this unit, you will start to investigate the employment opportunities available to you within the equine industry. You will look at self-development and how to prepare yourself for employment whilst developing your practical skills. Horse Handling and Grooming In this unit you will learn to safely handle horses along with an understanding of the importance of restraining horses in a range of situations. Horse Tack and Equipment Within this unit you will apply an assortment of horse clothing and tack in addition to developing an understanding of the importance of maintaining the good condition of tack and equipment. Principles of Horse Behavior (Behaviour route) This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of horse behaviour and how these can be applied in practice. Riding and Exercising Horses (Riding route) This unit aims to equip learners with an understanding of the principles of riding horses on the flat.
3 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science (or related subject).
Assessment of technical qualifications is a mixture of internal practical assessment of skills conducted by the teaching team, internal written assignments marked by the teaching team, an externally set synoptic examination that combines the knowledge and practical skills of all of the mandatory units, an external online exam that combines the knowledge of all mandatory units and an online health and safety exam. The assessments and exams are spread throughout the year.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston, PR3 0RY |
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care provides practical knowledge and experience combined with academic studies. Stable management and riding skills will be developed within the College Equine Department and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. This course is highly practical and learners applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to take a ‘hands on’ approach when working on the stable yard. This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the basic care of horses in the equine industry. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of horse care, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the Equine industry. The Principles of Feeding and Watering Horses In this unit you will develop your practical and theoretical knowledge of feeding and watering horses. Undertake Routine Stable Duties This unit covers the daily care activities for the stabled and grass kept horse which includes mucking out, grooming, health checks, feeding, watering and the wide range of general yard tasks. Introduction to Lungeing Horses In this unit, you will focus on lungeing, which is a way of working horses from the ground. You will develop your practical ability and knowledge of exercising horses using different methods. Assisting with the Transportation of Horses (Behaviour route) This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the principles of transporting horses and how these can be applied in practice. Riding Horses under Supervision (Riding Route) This unit covers the basics of riding horses on the flat. The learner will be able to prepare horses for ridden exercise, including adjusting the girth and stirrups. The learner will demonstrate a balanced riding position in walk, trot and canter. The learner will also know how to ride safely on the road Health and Safety for Land-based Industries The purpose of this unit is for learners to understand the principles and importance of health and safety within land-based settings. This unit covers health and safety legalisation which provides the requirements upon which policies and procedures within the industry are based. This unit also introduces learners to the basic requirements of fire prevention, safe manual handling and basic first aid Equine Health and Welfare The purpose of this unit is for learners to have an understanding of the principles of equine health and welfare and how these can be applied in practice Working in the Equine Industry Within this unit, you will start to investigate the employment opportunities available to you within the equine industry. You will look at self-development and how to prepare yourself for employment whilst developing your practical skills. Horse Handling and Grooming In this unit you will learn to safely handle horses along with an understanding of the importance of restraining horses in a range of situations. Horse Tack and Equipment Within this unit you will apply an assortment of horse clothing and tack in addition to developing an understanding of the importance of maintaining the good condition of tack and equipment. Principles of Horse Behavior (Behaviour route) This unit aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles of horse behaviour and how these can be applied in practice. Riding and Exercising Horses (Riding route) This unit aims to equip learners with an understanding of the principles of riding horses on the flat.
3 GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science (or related subject).
Assessment of technical qualifications is a mixture of internal practical assessment of skills conducted by the teaching team, internal written assignments marked by the teaching team, an externally set synoptic examination that combines the knowledge and practical skills of all of the mandatory units, an external online exam that combines the knowledge of all mandatory units and an online health and safety exam. The assessments and exams are spread throughout the year.