Advanced Certificate Horse Care

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

United Kingdom , Edinburgh

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

AHC1

Application Fee

GBP 25

Campuses

Barony

Oatridge

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,750 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Advanced Certificate Horse Care

About

This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the horse care and equestrian industry. You'll learn about basic health care and diet, as well as monitoring and maintaining feed and bedding stocks.

The course also covers, among other modules, tacking up horses for specialist work, clipping and preparing horses for public appearance.

A stepping stone between the NC and the HNC in Equine Studies, this course develops practical experience and knowledge of horse care and equitation.

You'll cover a range of topics including delivering basic horse health care treatment, planning diets and implementing feeding regimes and monitoring and maintaining stocks of feed and bedding.

Other topics include reporting on health and wellbeing, tacking up horses for specialist work, clipping and preparing horses for public appearance.

You can also achieve a Modern Apprenticeship for Level 5 by completing this course plus a short emergency first aid course and one other industry specific award (if required).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

minimum of three National 4s and two National 5s, preferably including English and Maths, plus two weeks of practical work experience
recorded evidence of riding ability, including a minimum of walk, trot, canter and jumping

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 6,750 / year

Application Fee

GBP 25

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for college courses such as National Certificates (NC), National Progression Awards (NPA), Certificates and Diplomas, and Professional Development Awards (PDA) should do so via the SRUC website.

Find your course in our course catalogue. Under Apply now, select the correct campus, start date, and mode of study. You will then be taken into our online applications system.

It is also possible to download a paper application form, either as PDF or Word document. But your application will be processed more easily if it is entered online.