Equine Management (BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma)

This course is equivalent to A Levels and is designed for those who wish to work in supervisory roles in the equine industry or progress to Higher Education. Each course offers opportunities to develop practical and supervisory skills in addition to the scientific theory of equine management.

Level 3 courses offered:

• Level 3 Extended Certificate in Equine Management (1 year)
• Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Equine Management (1 year)
• Then have the opportunity to progress to Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management Year 2

Routine duties on a rota basis, including weekends, are an essential part of the programme. This will involve working on the equine unit doing early morning practical duties before the normal timetabled day begins. It is a requirement to spend time working in the industry.

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INDUSTRY WORK PLACEMENT

All students aged 16-18 on our Level 2 & Level 3 programmes will now have to take part in an exciting and compulsory 50-day industry placement programme alongside completion of their vocational course. The programme will give you the chance to gain valuable skills in a real working environment whilst being paired with your ideal employer.

Our mission is to pair students with their ideal employer and to support them continuously during the placement.

There is flexibility on how students complete the placement; it can be during non-college weekdays, weekends, in blocks or over the holiday period. You will receive all of the necessary information during your interview, and if you have any queries in the meantime please contact workexperience@plumpton.ac.uk

Modules

• Undertake and Review Work Related Experience in the Land-Based Industries
• Working Horses from the Ground
• Understand the Principles of Animal Biology
• Understand the Principles of Horse Behaviour and Welfare
• Plan and Monitor Animal Feeding
• Undertake Stable and Yard Management
• Understand Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Riding and Exercising Horses
• Understand the Principles of Equitation
• Understand and Apply the Principle of Horse Fitness
• Prepare and Provide Care for Competition Horses
• Understand the Principles of Horse Rehabilitation and Therapy
• Understand the Principles of Animal Nurtition
• Contribute to Managing an Equine Event
• Riding Horses on the Flat
• Riding Horses over Fences
• Business Management in the Land-Based Sector
• Undertake an Investigative Project in the Land-Based Sector
• Undertake Equestrian Teaching

Either:

• Merit at BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care and GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above
• 4 GCSE passes at C or above to include English, Maths and Science
• Mature students will be considered for the above course is they have GCSE Maths and English along with previous equine experience.

This programme is designed for those who are looking for a career and responsibility in the equine industry, or as a route to Higher Education.

• BSc (Hons) Equine Science Degrees
• Competition Groom
• FdSc Equine Science Degrees
• Coaching
• Employment in Yard Management
• Event Management
• Commercial Employment
• Vetinary Physiotherapy
• Vetinary Nursing