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The horse industry has a range of diverse and exciting career opportunities. Studying equine care at Cirencester College will give you the skills and qualifications to enable you to pursue a career that is exciting and fulfilling. You will study all aspects of husbandry, typical subjects include: equine health, stable skills, tack and equipment, nutrition and feeding, equine biology, anatomy and physiology.
What will I study in Equine Care Level 2 Certificate ?
A large element of the course is based around work skills which will prepare you for the world of work.
You will study all aspects of Equine Husbandry, typical subject covered are :
Equine Health
Stable Skills
Tack and Equipment
Working Horses From the Ground
Nutrition and Feeding.
Equine Biology and Anatomy and Physiology.
Entry Requirements
At least three GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher. Having experience with horses is beneficial.
How will I learn?
This is a transitional programme, designed to raise your literacy and numeracy skills. In addition, you will learn to work with a variety of species in our animal centre. Work experience is an important aspect of this qualification, and your placement will be held at the College yard. We have a range of units that are taught but our core units include:
- Equine Health
- Stable Skills
- Tack and Equipment
- Nutrition and Feeding.
- Equine Biology
How will I be assessed?
The Equine part of your level 2 course will be assessed by practical observation and course work.
Any trips?
We go on a number of trips. Examples of which 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 trips will have a cost attached to them but where they do, they are optional.
FAQs
You will also need to have weather appropriate clothing as we work out on the yard regardless of the weather.
You will also need some PPE - appropriate yard boots, Wellingtons will suffice, and a riding Hat that is up to British Safety Standards and a pair of gloves.
Awarding Body
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[28 UCAS pts. available]

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What can I do after I have taken this course?
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