Apprenticeship in Horse Care Level 2

UPDATED 20170103 11:40:25

This Level 2 Apprenticeship includes units on stabling, turning out, restraining and all the basic care of horses. A dedicated tutor will visit you in your workplace to carry out observations, take photographs and help you build a portfolio. This qualification offers you the opportunity to train whilst working in an equine setting, such as a show jumping yard, racing yard or riding school. You will develop your knowledge and practical skills whilst at work. What modules are covered? Mandatory units: •Clean and maintain stables •Provide feed and water to horses •Carry out routine care and monitor the health and well-being of horses •Restrain horses using specified methods •Monitoring and maintaining health and safety •Maintain and develop personal performance •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others Optional units: •Prepare a stable for a horse •Fit and remove horse clothing •Plait and trim horses' manes and tails •Clean and groom horses for appearance •Assess grazing land for the introduction of horses •Turn out, catch and maintain horses when turned out •Fit, remove and maintain tack for exercise •Long rein a horse under supervision •Lunge a horse under supervision •Care for horses after exercise •Assist with the preparation of horses for sale •Assist with pre and post trek procedures •Assist with the day to day care of performance horses •Assist with the care of performance horses after strenuous exercise •Assist with the care of horses at competitions •Prepare horses for riders with special requirements •Assist with mounting and dismounting riders with special requirements •Assist with riding activity for riders with special requirements •Assist with receiving a horse and carry out an initial assessment •Assist with the rehabilitation of horses •Load and unload animals for transportation

Course information

Name: Apprenticeship in Horse Care Level 2 Qualification title: Diploma in Work-based Horse Care (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Observations, photographs, questions and online theory. Awarding City and Guilds Land Based Services (Formerly NPTC) Created 20121016 12:22:40 Updated 20170103 11:40:25

Entry requirements

none Equipment required none

Provider

DART Training
Further Education
enquiries@darttraining.co.uk
01332 794910
http://www.darttraining.co.uk

Address

D A R T Training
MANOR FARM HOUSE, LONDON ROAD, SHARDLOW Town: DERBY County:DERBYSHIRE

Learning aims

Title: Diploma in Work-based Horse Care (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Work-based Horse Care (QCF) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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