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The equine industry is an exciting and dynamic sector, offering a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. Whether you aspire to work directly with horses or in a supporting role within the industry, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to help you achieve your goals. You'll study a range of topics, including biological systems, food and nutrition, behaviour and welfare, horse fitness, equine health, rehabilitation, and stable and yard operations. You'll be taught by enthusiastic industry specialists who will support you throughout your studies. On completion of the course, you can progress directly into employment or continue to higher education, with opportunities in the UK and overseas. You'll also gain a certificate in employability skills, helping you stand out to future employers.
What will I study in Equine Management Level 3 Diploma?
Extended Diploma
You will study a variety of exciting modules. Some of these will be theory based and taught in a classroom and some will be practical in nature and will be taught from the college yard.
Over the duration of the course, an example of the topics covered are:
Unit 301: Health and Safety
Unit 302: Work Experience
Unit 350: Undertake Stable and Yard Operations
Unit 351: Equine Health
Unit 532: Tack and Equipment
Unit 353; Biological Systems of the Horse
Unit 354; Prepare Horses for Presentation
Unit 355; Equine Feeding and Nutrition
Unit 356: Horse Behaviour and Welfare
Unit 357: Working Horses From the Ground
Unit 359; Contribute to Managing an Equine Event
Unit 360: The Principles of Horse Fitness
Unit 363: The Principles of Competition Grooming
Unit 364: Business Manaagement in the Land Based Sector
Unit 372: The Principles of Rehabilitation and Therapy.
Level 3 Technical Certificate
Entry Requirements
At least five GCSEs at Grade 4, including three from the core subjects.
How will I learn?
You will be required to complete 150 hours of work experience in your first year. This is where you will improve your practical horse care and knowledge to industry standards as well as improve more generic employability skills.
You will take part in a range of in class activities that include group work, research, course work and wider reading around the topics being studied.
You will undertake at least one taught practical day at the college yard as well as your practical work experience.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment in year 1 is the following:
Health and Safety Exam
Biological Systems of the horse Exam
Theory 1 Exam
Synoptic Assessment which includes both practical and theoretical tasks.
Assessment in year 2 is the following:
Theory 2 Exam
Synoptic Assessment which includes both practical and theoretical tasks.
As well as these you will study a total of 5 optional units over the 2 years. These are assessed by coursework.
Any trips?
Outside of Covid times the equine courses go on numerous trips and have several guest speakers. Some examples of trips are:-
- Cheltenham Races
- Horse of the Year Show
- The London Horse Show (Olympia)
- Badminton
- Lambourn
Are there any costs involved?
You should expect some small costs for course booklets and stationary.
Some additional costs may be involved for trips, but these are mainly optional.
You will need to provide yourself with approprate yard clothes and PPE equipment such as a BS approved riding hat.
Device Requirements
COURSE_DEVICE
If you already own a device that meets the technical requirements of your course, you are welcome to bring it with you to college.
If not, more information on a convenient rental and help-to-buy scheme designed specifically for Cirencester College students is linked below.
FAQs
Do i need previous horse experiance?
Whilst it isnt essential, most people will have some prior experience before taking this course.
Are there horses on the college site?
No, we take you by minibus, free of charge and within your college day, to the yard that we use. This is situated about 20 mins away.
Do i need to have my own horse?
No, some students do have their own horse but many do not.
Where can i go with this qualification?
This qualification is a stand alone qualification that industry recognises. So should you wish to go into working with horses at the end of it, potential employers will recognise it.
It also has a ucas points which will enable you to progress to university.
In terms of career pathway, this is a very broad qualification in terms of subjects studied so will enable you to progress into the horse industry, wherever your interests lie.
Do we ride as part of the course?
We do not ride as a mandatory part of the course but can arrange this as an optional extra but a cost will be applied.
What equipment will i need?
Apart from usual college equipment such as paper, pens and a usb stick you will need to ensure you have weather appropriate clothes, including footwear such as wellingtons - we work at the yard whatever the weather!
You will also need gloves, suitable yard boots and and a riding hat that meets British Standards.
Awarding Body
City and Guilds
Available As
Extended Diploma
[168 UCAS pts. available]
[168 UCAS pts. available]
Level 3 Technical Certificate
[56 UCAS pts. available]
[56 UCAS pts. available]
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What can I do after I have taken this course?
Available As
Extended Diploma
[168 UCAS pts. available]
[168 UCAS pts. available]
Level 3 Technical Certificate
[56 UCAS pts. available]
[56 UCAS pts. available]
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What the students say
”I really enjoy the Equine Management course; the staff and students are really approachable and supportive. I hope to go to university after College and study Equine Science or Physio.
Lottie White
