Horse Care (Equine Skills) - Level 1

Areas covered can include:

• Handling horses
• Grooming horses
• Mucking out and bedding down
• Feeding and watering horses
• Safe working practices

There may also be the opportunity to ride horses or our riding simulator.

You will need:

• 3 or more GCSEs at Grade 2 (E) or higher

Or:

• Entry Level qualifications

You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

04/09/2023

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at the college are generally 3-4 days per week (you may be in an extra day if you are resitting English and/or Maths). All students are expected to complete study hours in the Learning Resource Centre and at least 30 hours work experience on top of their college hours.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

Complete our fee calculator

Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

NPTC Certificate in Horse Care (Level 1)

How is my course assessed?

This programme is continually assessed by a combination of written tasks, projects and demonstration of competence in a range of practical tasks.