Equine Science and Management, Foundation Degree - Full-Time

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The course provides a flexible approach that will enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to their work within the equine industry. For students who are not currently employed in the industry, there will be an opportunity to work at Common Leys Farm, near Witney. We are pleased to receive applications from those students returning to education after a break. The foundation degree will equip you for a successful career or progression to our honours degrees in Equine Science or Equine Science and Thoroughbred Management. Your studies during the 1st year will include; animal welfare, equine anatomy and physiology, equine nutrition, groundwork skills and riding, introduction to business and biology, learning and professional skills and practical husbandry management. The 2nd year your studies will include; advanced husbandry management, animal behaviour, breeding and stud management, equine fattening and training, equine health management, equine sports injury and therapy, industry-based project and sustainability in the equine Industry.

Course information

Name: Equine Science and Management, Foundation Degree - Full-Time Qualification title: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification type: Assessment Please see our website for full course information including assessment methods. http://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150529 14:23:13 Updated 20150529 14:23:13

Entry requirements

You will be informed of any equipment requirements prior to starting the course. Equipment required You will be informed of any equipment requirements prior to starting the course.

Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Further Education
enquiry@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 555585
http://www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Address

Wootton Road Town: ABINGDON County:Oxfordshire

Learning aims

Title: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Qualification: Vocational study not leading to a recognised qualification, Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care (SSA 3) Classification: Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

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