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This highly practical course is an excellent first step into the equine world. A passion for horses is transformed into a meaningful industry recognised qualification during this one year course. This study programme covers the basics of horse care including essential everyday stable duties and grooming. Students look after the College horses, learning safe techniques for leading, turning out and catching them.
This course gives a practical introduction to the equine industry. Academic qualifications are not essential, just a willingness to learn. (Students under the age of 16 may be eligible but specific funding arrangement will apply, please contact the College for further details).Please note there is a maximum weight limit of 14.5 stone for the riding units. Stable management will be developed within the College yard and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. The course contains plenty of practical work and so students applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to be hands on when working on the stable yard.The optional Riding Unit allows students to develop their riding ability and skills. Students taking this unit will have one riding lesson per week.
07/01/2025
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualificationThe candidate to successfully complete and pass the online e-volve test before they can register for any of the…
10/12/2024
If your job involves applying pesticides in a commercial role then you are legally required by the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations (2012) to take this qualification. The candidate to successfully complete and pass the online e-volve test before they can register for any of…
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Keeper & Aquarist, Level 3. The course covers exhibit maintenance, feeding & diets, knowledge of habitats and species’ natural history, animal behaviour & population management, health and welfare of animals, working with visitors, research projects and the role of zoos in conservation.
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Dog Groomer, Level 2: The broad purpose of the occupation is to complete an end-to-end maintenance groom on a range of dog breeds and coat types. Grooms include assessing the health, bathing, drying, brushing, and trimming a diverse range of dogs. The dog groomer will take into account dogs with…
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