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Horse Care - Level 2 Diploma

Code: OQDI2F010
Level: 2, Type: Full Time

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Aim of course

The aim of the course is to enable students to gain knowledge and skills in horse care and riding.

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Course contents

Examples of the subjects studied include:- Feeding and Watering; Work Experience; Horse Tack and Clothing; Anatomy and Physiology. You will spend three days a week at college on this course. The secondary qualifications attached to this course are: Certificate in safe working in equine industry, certificate in land based studies and functional skills. This course is available with a riding or non riding option.

What qualifications do I need?

This one-year full-time course requires two GCSEs at Grade D including English, maths or science. An NVQ Level 1 in Horse Care will also be accepted or an equivalent qualification. The course is also subject to a riding assessment if taking the riding option. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis.

What equipment do I need?

Clothing for general yard duties and riding

• Hard hat or skull cap to the national standards (PAS 015 or BS EN 1384)

• Blue or black silk

• Hair net

• Long or short sleeved Otley College polo shirt (can be purchased from the Equine Department at the start of term)

• Otley College sweatshirt (can be purchased from the Equine Department at the start of term)

• Jodhpurs or breeches, plain coloured

• Gloves

• Fitted and approved body protector

• Wellington boots

• Waterproof warm coat for outdoor duties (Dark colour or Otley College coat, can be purchased from the Equine Department at the start of term)

• Long riding boots or short boots and chaps/gaiters (please note that Mountain Horse High Rider boots with the thick sole are NOT permitted for riding, Richmond/Caliber and Sportive Mountain horse boots are permitted

Students on the non riding route will require all the above with the exception of a body protector.

Equipment required for classroom activities:- Coloured pens; Lever arch file with dividers; Notepad; Pens and pencils; Ruler; Calculator; Correction fluid / eraser; Memory stick for saving computerised work is useful

What can I do after the course?

You could progress to an Apprenticeship and start your career in the industry, or progress/enrol on one of the Level 3 Diploma courses of which students are considered on an individual basis. To progress onto the Level 3 Diploma you need to achieve a merit or above grade and subject to a bridging assignment.

Who do I contact about this course?

To apply for this course you will need to complete an application form, we welcome applications at any time during the year. The application forms can be downloaded from the web site or can be found in the college prospectus. Please contact the Student Services Team on 01473 784248 for information advice and guidance on this or any other course or if you require a copy of our prospectus.

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