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Equine Management - Level 3 - Hadlow
NKC Hadlow College
Tonbridge Road, Hadlow, Kent, TN11 0AL
National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Monday, 13 September 2027
NKC Hadlow College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Not applicable
Application Instructions
Applications Open - 26th September 2025
Applications Close - 14th August 2026 for application forms - please visit www.hadlow.ac.uk if applying after this date for GCSE Open Events and Open Enrolment Dates.
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Course Summary
Students are assessed throughout the course using assignments, tests, practical observations, and external assessments. Students are expected to relate theory to practice in all assessments.
Course Details
The course offers students exceptional opportunity to gain hands on experience to develop their practical skills in horse husbandry. The two-year course builds skills such as yard management, diet and nutrition, and organising events. Students are required, as part of this course, to undertake external work experience and perform duties on the College Yard. Development of their riding practice is available in the riding option, which will help in preparing them for Industry exams, Higher Education or employment in various fields within the industry.
Within the study programme students will undertake the learning of knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the BHS Stage 1 and 2 Care & Ride qualification. Students who reach the appropriate BHS standards can undertake the assessment within the academic years. Achievement of BHS qualifications is subject to an additional registration, assessment and certification fee which will require self-funding by all students. Cost information will be provided nearer the time along with payment options.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Students are assessed throughout the course using assignments, tests, practical observations, and external assessments. Students are expected to relate theory to practice in all assessments.
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grades 9 - 4 or equivalent (Level 2 Diploma), which must include GCSEs in English AND Maths 9 - 4 Grade or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills).
You should also have a keen interest in the subject and demonstrate a commitment to the curriculum area. Students who wish to take the riding option will need at least 1 years' experience of riding horses and be able to demonstrate that they can confidently ride independently in walk, trot, and canter in a group. They need to demonstrate a sufficient level of balance and control of the horse, and pass a riding assessment at the College, prior to starting the course in September.
Your next steps...
On successful completion of this Level 3 course, students' can progress on to a Higher Education Foundation Degree here at the college.
Those who directly enter the equine industry often begin roles such as competition groom, yard assistant, assistant yard manager or a junior instructor. Students have found employment in a wide range of equine establishments, including competition yards, riding schools, horse rehabilitation, veterinary practices, and retail businesses.
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