Course Level - 3
Description
Apprenticeships are nationally designed training programmes funded for 16+ who have left education or are already in employment. They offer the opportunity to start a career through a combination of learning options and work experience. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are looked for although full initial assessment and diagnostic testing is undertaken.
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to have a good standard of education. Level 2 NVQ or a Diploma in Horse Care would be advantageous.
Course Length
An Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care will take up to 24 months to complete, however this is depending on the age and experience of the apprentice.
Day release training takes place at Stephenson Colleges dedicated equine training centre which is designed to give students hands-on experience and access to relevant resources.
What will I study?
- Level 3 Diploma in Horse Care and Management (EQL)
- Functional Skills
- Mathematics Level 2
- English Level 2
- Equine Employees Rights and Responsibilities (LANTRA)
- Level 3 Award in Business for the Environment and Land-Based sector (NPTC)
The level 3 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care will include studying the following topics.
- Receive a horse and carry out an initial assessment
- Plan diets and implement feeding regimes for horses
- Monitor and maintain stocks of feeding and bedding
- Promote and maintain the health and well being of horses
- Deliver basic health care and treatment to horses
- Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of the workplace
- Manage your own resources
In addition to this apprentices will select one of the following pathways:
- Horse Care
- Breeding
- Horse Care with Riding
Functional Skills are a requirement of the Horse care Framework. These will be at Level 2 in Mathematics and English building on skills you have developed previously.
Prior achievement may be considered subject to currency
Level 3 Award in Business for the Environment and Land- Based Sector.
Candidates are required to complete one assignment to achieve this award.
Employment Rights and Responsibilities – (ERR): This consists of a workbook with a number of tasks with short answer questions. All learners need to know and understand:-
- Employment law and legislation (health and safety, discrimination and equality)
- Representative bodies
- Industry knowledge
- Progression opportunities
- Sources of information on chosen industry
- Code of Practice
How will I be assessed?
Continuous assessment, observation in the workplace and a portfolio of evidence.
Functional Skills assessment will be externally set examinations and opportunities to take these are available at regular intervals throughout your apprenticeship.
Where could it lead?
Improved employment opportunities, Higher Education
Apprenticeships Contact Details
Call: 01530 519001.
Text: APPHELP to 88020
Email: services@stephensoncoll.ac.uk
Web: Enquire Online
