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Apprenticeships

Horse Care

Apprenticeships are training programmes for 16-24 year olds who have left education or are already in employment. They offer young people the opportunity to start their career through a combination of learning options and work experience. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential; you will also undertake an initial assessment and diagnostic testing.

Framework Content:

NVQ - British Horse Society (BHS) Level 2 in Horse Care.

Course Content:

The following will be included in the programme:

Preparing and cleaning stables
Maintaining the health and well-being of horses
Preparing horses for use
Preparing and maintaining horses on grazing land
Preparing and providing non-ridden care and exercise
Loading and unloading horses under supervision
Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
Maintaining effective working relationships

Optional Unit:
Ride-schooled horses
Exercise
Horses breeding
Care of Performance Horse

Assessment:

Continuous assessment and a portfolio of evidence.

Technical Certificates
NPTC Health & Safety for Horses
This qualification, which ensures the learners underpinning knowledge and understanding in the occupational area, is assessed via external examination.

Functional Skills

All apprenticeships now require you to achieve qualifications in Functional Skills (instead of Key Skills). These will be at level 1 or 2 depending on the particular apprenticeship scheme you are taking. Functional skills are in Mathematics, English and ICT and these will build on the skills you have developed previously. With the exception of English speaking and listening which is assessed internally, assessment will be by externally set examinations and opportunities to take these are available at regular intervals throughout your apprenticeship.

Enhancements

BHS Riding and Road Safety Exam
First Aid

Employment Responsibilities & Rights - It is important that the apprentice is aware of the following issues in the context of his/her own employment:

Employment law and other legislation
Representative bodies
Contract of employment
Sources of information on chosen industry
Sources of information on employment issues
Codes of practice
Industry Knowledge
Public concern
Possible career paths

Progression

Progression to Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) or further education programme.

Length of Course

An apprenticeship in Horse Care will take 21 months to complete. Day release training takes place at Stephenson College's dedicated equine and animal care training centre which is designed to give students hands-on experience and access to appropriate resources.