Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care
Areas of Study
This course is made up of: horse grooming, trimming and plaiting, horse tack and clothing, feeding and watering horses, introduction to lungeing, animal biology, horse handling, work-related experience, riding horses.
This list is not exhaustive.
This list is not exhaustive.
About the Course
This course will enable you to develop your practical skills in riding or stud work, reinforced by the study of equine theory. This course is more practical and less academic than some of the other courses.
Method of Assessment
You will be assessed in a variety of ways - practical assessments, worksheets, questions, projects, poster, presentations, and exams.
As a guide, you should plan to undertake an additional four hours of study outside of College study per week in order to complete your assessment work.
As a guide, you should plan to undertake an additional four hours of study outside of College study per week in order to complete your assessment work.
Work Placements
A minimum of 150 hours must be completed at a work placement within the horse industry. Our Industrial Liaison Officer will help you find a suitable placement and will visit you at your placement to monitor your progress. This is in addition to yard duties at the horse unit and Lordships Stud, which ensures that your training will be standardised meeting College criteria.
After Completion of Your Course...
Progress to the Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Horse Management or undertake the Level 3 Work-based Diploma in Horse Management. You will also be well placed to find a job in the industry which requires 'hands-on' practical skills.
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Course Fees
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Three days a week over one year.
Level
Level 2 (Equivalent to five GCSEs grades A-C)
You will need...
Four GCSEs at grade A-D to include a minimum of grade C in either English, Maths or Science plus a suitable reference. Students' require a riding ability close to British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 standard. Some experience of working with horses is necessary.
Due to the nature of horses at the College, students should weigh no more than 13 stone; non-riding stud options are available.
Please note: The College does not expect students to have passed any BHS exams prior to coming to Writtle, this is just a guide to the level required for entry. Full details of this can be found on www.bhs.org.uk
Due to the nature of horses at the College, students should weigh no more than 13 stone; non-riding stud options are available.
Please note: The College does not expect students to have passed any BHS exams prior to coming to Writtle, this is just a guide to the level required for entry. Full details of this can be found on www.bhs.org.uk
