BTEC
National Diploma in Horse Management
Course Aims There
is a growing need for professionally trained people within
the Equine Industries. Employment opportunities range from
riding schools, competition and racing yards to tack shops
and feed companies.
The
BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management is designed to assist both practically
and academically men and women beginning a career with horses, and those
who wish to gain qualifications in order to progress to more advanced
courses such as a Higher National Diploma or Degree. The
main aims of the course are not only to provide the practical and academic
skills required to function effectively in the Horse Industry at the appropriate
level but also to develop personal and business skills as well as a responsible
attitude towards animal welfare. Course Structure The
BTEC National Diploma is a two year course. All students are expected
to reach BHS Stage II in Horse Knowledge and Riding (HK and R), including
taking the Riding and Road Safety Test, some may complete the full BHSPI
award.
The
syllabus consists of seven course units:
Horse
Husbandry 1 and 2
Equine
Behaviour and Welfare
Business
Management
Principles
of Animal Science 1 and 2
Industry
Experience
and
the following optional units from which 9 are chosen:
Equitation
1A (Practical)
Equitation
2A (Riding on the Flat)
Applied
Animal Science
Equitation
1 B (Theory)
Equitation
2B (Riding over Fences)
Equine
Rehabilitation
The
Equine Industry
Equestrian
Teaching
Therapy
and Competition Grooming
Event
Management
Equine
Fitness and Training
Within
these units students will study the following range of subjects:
Riding
Skills -practical and theory Feeding
and Nutrition Grassland
Management Stable
Management Health
and First Aid Saddlery
Business
Studies
Course Assessment Coursework is continually assessed throughout the
year, by way of assignments, practical assessments and short tests. Qualifications Students completing all aspects of the course can
achieve the following qualifications
BTEC
National Diploma in Horse Management
BHS
Horse Knowledge Care and Riding Stage 1, 2, and 3
BHS
Riding and Road Safety
BHS
Preliminary Teachers Certificate
Note: This course will run automatically, dependent upon there being sufficient students choosing it.
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The
BTEC National Diploma in Horse Management is designed to assist both practically
and academically men and women beginning a career with horses, and those
who wish to gain qualifications in order to progress to more advanced
courses such as a Higher National Diploma or Degree.
Horse
Husbandry 1 and 2
