Horse Care - City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma

City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma

This course is an ideal starting point for those students with some practical experience of working with horses. The course will enable students to progress onto a level 2 course.

Through work experience on the college yard, your understanding of horse care and welfare will be broadened and you will learn how to correctly handle and look after a variety of horses.

Details

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:

Safe and effective working procedures in land-based industry
Assist with the preparation of animal accommodation
Assist with the handling of restraint of horses
Functional skills/GCSE

Entry Requirements:	Either: You'll need to have achieved 1 or more GCSE grades 2-1 or another related entry level 3 qualification Completion of the Rural Pathways programme and a strong interest in animal care Successful completion of a level 1 course in another area Mature students without the above will be considered
Dates & Location:	September 2021
Duration:	1 Year
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.