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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care is a perfect start to a career in the equine industry. It covers the basics of horse care and welfare and includes a choice of optional units around riding and horse behaviour. Learners could progress into employment, onto an Apprenticeship, or further their studies by taking other qualifications at Level 3.
Compulsory topics include:
- Equine health and welfare
- Health & safety
- Working in the equine industry
- Horse tack and equipment
- Routine stable duties
- Feeding and watering horses
- Horse handling and grooming
- Introduction to lungeing
- Work experience (150 hours)
Learners will also be able to choose additional optional topics, including:
- Equine anatomy and physiology
- Horse behaviour
- Riding horses on the flat
- Riding horses for exercise
- Keeping horses at grass
- Assisting with the care of competition horses
- Assisting with the transportation of horses
- Land and environmental business
For more information, read the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care Qualification Handbook