City and Guilds Diploma in Horse Care Level 2

This course offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of equine subjects. The course offers a wide range of activities, practical tasks and guest speakers.The enrichment, along with the variety of units, helps to prepare students for employment within the equine industry and progression onto the level three course. Students are also offered guidance to train and take BHS exams as we are an approved 'where to train' and exam centre. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Knowledgeable and professional tutors with specialist subject 2. A wide variety of horses to ride and work from the ground 3. Very good yard facilities 4. A range of learning environments 5. Excellent supportive staff What will I Study? The course is made up of a number of different units including: Work Experience The Principles of Feeding and Watering Horses Undertaking Routine Stable Duties Undertaking Horse Handling Horse Grooming Trimming and Plaiting Principles of Horse Biology. How will I be Taught? There are a huge range of teaching methods used on this course. Riding our lovely horses is timetabled once a week for each group. Practical yard sessions, which will include, routine duties as part of your Work Experience studies. Practical tasks are delivered on the yard with the emphasis on students gaining, as much as possible, industry experience and skills to assist with securing employment in the future. Dissections are used to help deliver knowledge on the body systems of the horse. How will I be Assessed? Practical tasks on the equine yard. Written assignments to include posters and information leaflets. What our students say? 'Our teachers are always there for us and push us to achieve our best'