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Full-Time & A Level Courses

Equine management City & Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma

Level 3

Course code: M09D102
Type: Full Time, A Level & T Level
Duration: 2 years
Subject area: Equine
Location: Walford
Additional Costs - £100.00

This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/

* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.

About the course

This programme will help prepare you for the exciting equine industry and give you the advanced knowledge, skills and behaviours you will need to progress into work or higher education. The programme is equivalent to up to 3 A Levels and up to 168 UCAS points.

What qualification will I gain?

City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Equine Management

Why choose us

The course develops your skills, confidence and knowledge in a friendly and welcoming environment. Our Equine unit and specialist staff will help you gain valuable experience and confidence with horses in advanced aspects of their husbandry, training, anatomy, equitation, performance, nutrition, and business management. The programme includes trips, visits, BHS qualifications and talks with a wide range of industry specialists.

What you could do next

BSc (Hons) Equine Science, Equine Sports Performance BSc (Hons) Degree or related. Employment options may include competition and stud groom, equine retail manager, professional rider and instructor, nutritionist or physiotherapist.

Popular modules

  • Exercising Horses (riding on the flat and over fences)

  • Equine Health and Welfare

  • Horse Anatomy, Biology, Fitness and Training

  • Coaching and Performance

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via External exam, synoptic assignment & written assignments

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE grade 4 (C) or above, incl. Science, Maths & English or Merit grade or above in a Level 2 Diploma