Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Have you always had a passion for horses? Would you love to work in the Equine Care sector and work with horses every day? Come and study in our incredible 70-acre woodland setting and prepare for the many diverse businesses and employment opportunities within this sector, for example at riding schools, livery yards, competition yards, trekking centres, breeders, trainers, welfare charities and freelance services.
You may choose a job where riding is involved, or you may choose a non-riding role, for example in retail, manufacturing or event management. There are also many allied businesses such as membership bodies, professional associations or those involved with education and training.
Working with horses is extremely rewarding, but it can require hard work, with long hours. Dedication and enthusiasm to the role are key to your success.
This course is taught at our Middleton campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Have you always had a passion for horses? Would you love to work in the Equine Care sector and work with horses every day? Come and study in our incredible 70-acre woodland setting and prepare for the many diverse businesses and employment opportunities within this sector, for example at riding schools, livery yards, competition yards, trekking centres, breeders, trainers, welfare charities and freelance services.
You may choose a job where riding is involved, or you may choose a non-riding role, for example in retail, manufacturing or event management. There are also many allied businesses such as membership bodies, professional associations or those involved with education and training.
Working with horses is extremely rewarding, but it can require hard work, with long hours. Dedication and enthusiasm to the role are key to your success.
This course is taught at our Middleton campus, located in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 5 or above to include English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 5.
Learners will undertake a riding assessment to determine riding ability.
Details
Course content:
Health and Safety
Work Experience
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
Principles of Equitation
Contribute to Managing and Equine Event
Principles of horse Fitness
Business Management in the Land Based Sector
There will also be additional units to assess your riding ability.
Work Experience
There is a mandatory requirement to complete 150 hours work placement in an Equine related industry.
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