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Horse Care (Work-based)

About

Do you want a qualification that can set you towards your first steps in an equine career? This course offers the opportunity to improve the necessary practical skills to move towards employment (e.g. Yard Groom).


Start

This course starts in September


Duration

1 year


Level

Level 1 Diploma


Location

Pencoed Campus

Overview & Modules

You will gain practical hands on experience working and learning about a variety of stable management topics, and how to work with horses in a safe and efficient way. There will be dedicated practical stable duties on the college equine yards.

Subjects will include:

  • Feeding and watering horses
  • Grooming and washing
  • Rugs and tack
  • Stable duties

You will also develop a number of skills including numeracy, literacy and digital skills throughout the course.

There is an option to improve your ride skills on this course and you will have the opportunity to train towards BHS qualifications.

How will I be assessed?

Practical and written assessments throughout the year.

Entry requirements

  • You should have basic literacy and numeracy skills in order to complete this qualification
  • You will attend an interview with the course tutor

Continue your studies

Following successful completion, progress to Level 2 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Horse Care.

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Currently Employed

875

Job opportunities

901

Average Wage

£19734

Hourly

£10.12

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Bridgend College,
Cowbridge Rd,
Bridgend
CF31 3DF

01656 302 302
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