Horse Care

BTEC Level 2

Love horses and want to start a career in the equine industry? This Level 2 Diploma is equivalent to four GCSEs and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the horse industry.

You’ll get a great introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to work with horses including routine duties on a rota basis. Routine duties on the yard at the college will give students a taste of what it is like working with horses on a full-time basis.

These skills will be developed through a mix of guided practicals and classroom teaching including routine duties on the yard and riding lessons.

Routine duties on a rota basis are an essential part of the programme. This will involve working on the equine unit carrying out practical duties. Work experience is carried out throughout the year.

Careers Hub

We offer impartial careers guidance to all of our students, email careers@plumpton.ac.uk to explore your next step or to book an appointment – we’re here to help.

Industry Work Placement

All students aged 16-18 on our Level 2 & Level 3 programmes will now have to take part in an exciting and compulsory 10-day industry placement programme alongside completion of their vocational course. The programme will give you the chance to gain valuable skills in a real working environment whilst being paired with your ideal employer.

You will receive all the necessary information during your interview, and if you have any queries in the meantime please contact workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk

Qualifications Gained

BTEC Level 2 Diploma/Extended Certificate in Horse Care
Plumpton College Certificate in Horse Care
Additional support towards gaining British Horse Society exams
Riding and Road Safety
College award, Functional Skills or GCSEs in English and maths

Entry Requirements:	3 GCSE at grades 3 and above including Science completion of L1 Diploma at Distinction, and progression of study for Maths and English. portfolio of evidence showing potential to work at Level 2 standard with horses, including evidence of maths, science and English at GCSE Mature students without the above requirements will be considered
Dates & Location:	September 2021
Duration:	1 year 4 days per week
Costs:	If you will be over 19 on the start date of your course you maybe required to pay tuition fees. Please contact enquiries@plumpton.ac.uk to confirm.

I chose my course as I felt i would be the best course to suit my needs, both from a learning point of view and practically. The practical skills I've gained at Plumpton have really boosted my confidence around horses.

Lucy Skitt

Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care

Future Opportunities

Following satisfactory completion of the programme, students may progress to one of the following:

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Horse Management
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management
Employment in the Equine industry
Work Based Diploma Level 2/3

Modules

Course Programme

You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that also includes a work placement. You’ll also continue your English and Maths up to GCSE level. Modules include: