Advanced Apprenticeships in Equine
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
What will you be working towards?
| Alternative Title | Equine |
| Code | 39 |
| Qualification Type | Apprenticeship |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Part Time |
Overview
As an apprentice you will have a job and earn a wage whilst building up knowledge and skills within the horse care industry. These apprenticeships are a framework of qualifications made up of a Diploma in Work-Based Horse Care, Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care, Functional Skills (English and Maths), Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS).
Details
- Clean and maintain stables
- Plan diets and implement feeding regimes for horses
- Carry out routine care and monitor the health and well-being of the horses
- Ride horses on a range of surfaces
- Develop and implement a horse rehabilitation plan
- Assist with care and exercise of the performance horse.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved a Level 2 qualification in Equine and have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or C or equivalent. You must also pass an initial assessment, secure work as an apprentice and have one satisfactory reference.
Your next steps...
More advanced courses are available at the college for further progression.