Horse Care
The Equine industry is a very large and diverse industry that offers opportunities working in areas such as livery yards and riding schools through to Stud and Racing yards.
Horses require skilled attention and devoted well trained staff to care for them. This profession also requires a great deal of dedication as horses have to be looked after 365 days a year.
What's involved with the Equine Apprenticeship?
| Apprenticeship Framework | Level | Adv Apprenticeship Framework | Level |
| NVQ: Horse Care |
2 |
NVQ: Horse Care & Management |
3 |
| Functional Skills: English Maths Working with Others |
1 1 1 |
Functional Skills: English Maths Working with Others ICT |
2 2 2 1 |
| Technical Certificate (choice of): Intermediate Certificate in Horse Care Stage 2 Horse Knowledge and Care Level 2 Certificate in Health & Safety for those working in the Equine Industry |
2 2 2 |
Technical Certificate (choice of): Advanced Certificate in Horse Care Stage 3 Horse Knowledge and Care Level 3 Certificate in Horse Management |
3 3 3 |
| Emergency First Aid | Emergency First Aid | ||
| Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook | Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook |
Learners completing this Apprenticeship, would look to be in the following type of job roles:
Level 2
- Stablehand
- Groom
- Stud Assistant
- Riding School Assistant
Level 3
- Assistant yard manager
- Assistant riding instructor
- Yard supervisor
- Competition groom
To view a more in depth version on this framework, please visit the Sector Skills Council Lantra website at www.lantra.co.uk
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