Equine Studies (Vocational)

Outline

You will study a range of equine and animal-related topics such as riding and equitation, horse behaviour and welfare, animal biology, event management, stable yard management and animal nutrition. This course has been designed to ensure you have the opportunity to develop your practical skills alongside developing the knowledge you require to be successful in this diverse industry. All students complete work experience as part of their course:Level 1: 60 Hours Internal PlacementLevel 2: 150 Hours External PlacementLevel 3: 150 Hours External Placement

Progression

Entry Requirements

Level 1 City and Guilds Diploma Land-Based Studies (Animal and Equine):As part of this programme, you will study functional skills English and maths.Entry Requirements: E3/GCSE Grade 2 in English Language and MathsAssessment Methods: multiple-choice exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 2 ABC Diploma in Work-Based Animal and Equine Care (Animal Care and Welfare):As part of this programme, you will study GCSE English and maths.Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE’s Grade 3/D, to include English Language and MathsAssessment Methods: practical assessments, written assignments, and exams.Level 2 City and Guilds Technical Certificate Equine Care:As part of this programme, you will study GCSE English and maths.Entry Requirements: 3 GCSE’s Grade 3/D in English Language, Maths and ScienceAssessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 3 ABC Diploma in Work-Based Animal and Equine Care (Animal Care and Welfare):As part of this programme, you will study GCSE maths and biology.Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, to include English Language and Grade 3/D in Maths and Science.Assessment Methods: practical assessments, written assignments, and exams.Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management 360 with progression onto Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management 720:As part of this programme, you will study GCSE maths or biology.Entry Requirements: 4 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, to include English Language and either Maths or Science (Grade 3/D in the other)Assessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, written exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessmentsLevel 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management 540 with progression onto Level 3 City and Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management 1080:Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE’s Grade 4/C, in English Language, Maths and ScienceAssessment Methods: synoptic assignment and exam, multiple-choice exams, written exams, controlled assignments, and practical assessments

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