Course information
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in
Equine Management is a qualification for those aged 16-18 who aspire to work within the equine industry. This qualification is designed to give you a very wide range of specialist technical practical skills and detailed knowledge and understanding, which will equip you with the ability to seek a diverse range of employment opportunities, or progress onto further learning and training.
Across the two years, you will be given the opportunity to learn about and build on the essentials of working with horses (e.g. stable management, evaluating tack and equipment, feeding and nutrition), develop further practical skills (e.g. working horses from the ground, presentation of horses), and learn about horse biology, behaviour and welfare. In addition to this, you will be given knowledge and skills relating to event management, the principles of equitation, and business.
Working with horses can be extremely rewarding, but it does require hard work and, at times, long hours. In order to be successful, being dedicated and enthusiastic is essential.
This qualification will allow you to gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge to work with horses, or progress to further learning and training in this area.
Course structure
This qualification is a 2 year programme with foundation knowledge and skills being developed in Year 1 before moving onto more specialist topics and skills in Year 2.
This is a full time course that requires on-site attendance 3 days per week, 1 day of work experience and 1 day for self directed study.
Assessment methods
Year 1 Assessments
- Health & Safety exam (multiple choice)
- Two written exams with essay-style answers
- Synoptic assessment, which is a blend of both practical and theory based assessments completed under assessment conditions
- Assignments completed under assessment conditions
Year 2 Assessments
- Two written exams with essay style answers
- Synoptic assessment, which is a blend of both practical and theory based assessments completed under assessment conditions
- Assignments completed under assessment conditions
To achieve the course, learners must also complete a minimum of 150 work experience hours with an external employer.
Riding pathway
If you are considering the riding pathway on this qualification, you will need to have prior equine experience and be able to demonstrate the ability to ride at the level specified in BHS Stage 2, which you can read here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/bhs-professional-qualifications-and-careers/bhs-qualifications-and-stages/stage-2/.
Please note, you do not have to have achieved BHS Stage 2, but you should be able to ride at this standard to be considered for our riding pathway.
Progression opportunities
- Foundation or Bachelor degree
- Equine apprenticeship
Part time or full time employment in industry
