Equine Care - Level 2

You will hold 5 GCSE’s at grade 3 or above including English and Maths.

If these requirements are not met, we will have a conversation with you around which course and level would be most appropriate.

You will also hold a Level 1 Horse Care qualification or have relevant practical experience.

You will successfully complete an assessment day to demonstrate suitability for the course.

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a BSHQ Level 2 Diploma in Equine Care.

• Equine health and welfare
• Horse tack and equipment
• Feeding and watering
• Riding and exercising horses
• Methods of restraint

• Theory work
• Practical work

You will divide your time between Kidderminster College’s main campus and our stables, Sugar Loaf Equestrian.

This course covers 16 hours of study per week.

Assessment for this Level 2 Diploma will evolve around portfolio work.

As part of your course, you will be required to complete a period of work experience. This forms an essential component of your overall study hours and is designed to support your learning and progression. The number of hours you need to complete will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you are undertaking. There is an expectation that your placement will be relevant to your chosen course, helping you gain valuable insight and practical skills in your subject area. While learners are expected to secure their own placement, our dedicated Work Experience Coordinator will support you throughout the process and ensure that all placements meet the necessary compliance and safeguarding requirements.

Maths will be included in weighing and calculating feeding rations, health checks, temperature, pulse, and respiration.

English will be included in using the correct terminology and following instructions.

Tutorial is a program of essential topics affecting you as a potential employee and member of a community. You will cover topics to improve employability skills, mental fitness (both for you and those around you) and much more. It is an essential part of your personal development.

As part of you weekly timetable, you will be expected to take part in Tutorial. This consists of a 1-1 meeting (at least 3 a year) and Personal Development activities that develop you both personally and professionally. Part of the focus is to raise digital Standards and take part in Employer Engagement Activities such as guest speakers, logging Work Experience and in person and online networking.

We work with Student Experience, Careers and your Curriculum team to ensure your Tutorial elements link to your industry area and to create opportunities to develop key skills for profile raising as well as enabling you to create competitive applications and CVs.

Tutorial is also an opportunity to check in with you as part of a group and individually. You can discuss any issues you might be having that affect your learning and essentially identify strategies and support available to you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress onto our Level 3 Equine Care course.

Alternatively, you could go into employment as a Groom's hand, Stablehand, Tack shop Assistant, or assist on competition yards and stud farms.