Equine Skills Certificate - Level 1

Date: Saturday 14th January, 2012
Start time: 12:00 AM
Duration: 5 hour(s)
Cost: FREE

Provider: Canterbury College

The qualification is made up of a number of core units and optional units at Levels 1. Students will be awarded the full qualification when they have been assessed and verified as being at the required standard, in 6 units. Units include: Handling and riding horses under direction, tacking up, feeding and watering horses, grooming and general stable duties. Some experience with horses and a keen interest to learn more about good horse care and responsible horse ownership.

Who is it for?

The Certificate in Equine Skills level 1 qualification provides a clear and comprehensive certification at level 1, that is directly relevant to both the needs of the equine industry and the individual learner. It is a qualification, which has been designed and developed to specifically relate to people who enjoy working with horses but are not ready or able to study for a full NVQ 1 qualification. It provides a stepping stone between entry level and a full NVQ level 1 qualification. Enables a student to receive formal recognition of the skills that they have achieved prior to progressing onto a full level 1 qualification. It is achieved through continuous assessment of the learner's practical performance in the workplace.

The Venue

Canterbury College, Kent, Animal Care department has a state-of-the art animal and land-based studies centre houses over 200 animals, including a huge assortment of reptiles, mammals, birds, fish and invertebrates. We also have industry-standard practical areas, a live College Florist shop and work with local stables.

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