Starting 02/09/2024
Cambridge
Full-Time
Duration 2 years
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Equine and Horse Care
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesThis course is for you if you are interested in developing the specific technical and professional skills and knowledge that will lead to meaningful employment in the equine industry.
You will study a blend of mandatory and optional units over the course of the two years. This particularly gives you scope in the second year for you to tailor your course to suit your own personal strengths, interests and career aspirations.
Mandatory units include:
Equine Health
Biological systems of horses
Horse behaviour and welfare
Horse feeding and nutrition
Horse tack and equipment
Principles of equitation
Working horses from the ground
Business studies
Optional units include:
Introduction to equine rehabilitation and therapy
Riding horses on the flat / over fences
Introduction to equestrian coaching
Principles and practices of an equine stud
You will need:
4 or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or higher, including English, Maths and a Science subject, or a relevant level 2 qualification at a minimum of overall Merit grade
If you are aged 19 or older, relevant industry experience may be accepted.
You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you.
2 years
02/09/2024
Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.
Age | Cost |
---|---|
16-18 | Free* |
19+ | £11,350 |
* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
If you are aged 19 and over, you may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of this course. For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please click here. Alternatively, if you are aged 19-23 and have not yet completed a level 3 or above qualification, you may be able to receive this course for free. For further information and to complete our fee calculator, click here.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
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.
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.
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Students aged 16 to 18 who do not already have GCSE qualifications in English and/or maths at grades 4 - 9 will take qualifications in English and/or maths as part of their vocational study programme - this is a government requirement.
This programme is continually assessed by a combination of written exams, synoptic assessments, assignment work and demonstration of competence in a range of practical tasks.
Our level 3 vocational courses qualify for UCAS tariff points to apply for university in the same way as A-Levels. This course is an advanced technical extended diploma which is delivered over two years and you could achieve up to 168 UCAS points (which is equivalent to three A* grades at A-Level).
The following table gives some examples on the amount of UCAS points you can achieve on a advanced technical extended diploma:
Grade | UCAS Points |
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D* | 168 |
D | 144 |
MMM | 96 |
PPP | 48 |
Depending on your circumstances, you may study a smaller qualification, such as a subsidiary diploma (for example, if you only complete one year) or general diploma which may carry less UCAS tariff points.
You can find more details and examples on the UCAS tariff points calculator here.
Starting 02/09/2024
Cambridge
Full-Time
Duration 2 years
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Manda Hughes
Equine Management Level 3
"I never would have had the self-belief to work in an equine environment or apply to university. CWA has given me many options for my future, which wouldn't exist without the staff."
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