Telford Certificate in Equine (Introductory) (Level 2)
Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 3)
Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 4)
Why study with Telford?
If you are looking for a course that will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills required for a successful career in equitation, then you need to enrol in Telford’s Equine Programme.
Theory-based lectures complement practical lessons with classes focused on all aspects of equine life, from exercise physiology and nutrition, through to horse reproduction and breeding. Telford offers small classes with a ‘HANDS ON’ training emphasis.
Courses
Telford Certificate in Equine (Introductory) (Level 2)
The qualification is designed for individuals who wish to gain employment in the equine industry at a basic entry level under close supervision or progress on to higher levels of equine training.
Entry requirements:
- The applicants must have completed at least 3 years at secondary school and achieved NCEA Level 1 or equivalent.
- They must be 16 years or over.
- There must be reasonable likelihood of success at Level 2 including the physical ability to manage the work without putting self and/or others at risk.
- An adequate level of literacy and numeracy skills.
- In addition international students require an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500, plus TWE 4.5.
Programme content:
- Equine foundation skills
- Equine health
- Stable practice and paddock care
- Exercising horse and rider
Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 3)
The qualification is designed for individuals who wish to gain employment in the equine industry. On completion of this programme, graduates enter the equine industry in a number of different areas such as racing stables, sport horse stables, and horse breeding farms.
Entry requirements:
- Applicants choosing the riding option must have completed all components of the Telford Certificate in Equine (Introductory) (Level 2) or equivalent.
- Those applicants choosing the non-riding option, must have completed all non-riding components of the Telford Certificate in Equine (Introductory) (Level 2) or equivalent.
- All students must be 16 years or over on the date the programme of study commences – unless an exemption from school has been given.
- There must be a reasonable likelihood of success at level three, including the physical ability to manage the work without putting self and/or others at risk.
- In addition, international students require an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500, plus TWE 4.5.
Programme content:
- Equine Health 2 - Nutrition and feeding, anatomy/ physiology, keeping equine records, preventative measures for health maintenance, treating ill health, faecal egg counts, safe working practices, work skills
- Equine Industries - Harness racing, track riding, breeding – reproduction, trekking (riders only), equine careers/history, work skills, sporthorse riders – school movements, jumping up to 70 cm. All – gearing up,
lunging, long reining, handling weanlings, build simple course
- Equine Land Skills 1 - Tractors, quad bikes, hand tools – carpentry, fencing – post/rail, hand tools, water reticulation, plants/weeds/grasses, pasture management, soils, fertilisers, agrichemicals, work skills
- Stable Practices - Stable management, stable design, care of stabled horses, conformation and action, identification of horses, transport, show presentation/clipping, introduction to farriery, work skills
NB: Those students who enter the Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 3) in the non-riding option can exit the programme having gained the required skills for entry into stable practice employment. Those students wishing to continue with nonriding options, may enter the Telford Certificate in Equine, (Level 4) and elect either the breeding or harness racing strands only.
Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 4)
Entry requirements:
- Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 3) or equivalent.
- Those choosing the Sporthorse Industry Strand must have the ability to jump 70 cm (both show jumps and cross country fences) upon course entry.
- Those choosing the Track Riding Industry Strand must have the ability to jump 50-60 cm (cross country fences) upon course exit.
- In addition, international students require an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500, plus TWE 4.5.
Programme Content:
- Equine Health 3
- Equine Nutrition
- Land Skills 2
- Industry Strand:
Students choose one strand
- Sporthorse (either riders or coaches)
- Track riding
- Harness Racing
- Breeding
The qualification is designed for individuals who wish to gain employment in the equine industry. On completion of this programme, graduates enter the equine industry in a number of different areas such as racing stables, sporthorse stables, track riding, harness racing, and horse breeding farms. They will be able to work with minimum supervision through a range of activities.
Equine Unit
Our Equine unit includes:
- Covered loose boxes
- Cross country fences
- Covered teaching / work area
- First aid room
- Leases horses
- All weather indoor arena (available for hire)
- Covered wash bay
- Horse float
- Horse truck
- Round yard
Career Opportunities
Our Equine programme will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of horsemanship. On successful completion of this programme, you will graduate with the level of competence required in the competitive equine industry. Graduates typically go on to pursue their interests in various areas including sport horse stables, horse breeding, riding schools, running their own equine business or working towards stable management.
Qualifications
- Telford Certificate in Equine (Introductory) (Level 2)
- Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 3)
- Telford Certificate in Equine (Level 4)
Concurrent Telford Qualification
- Telford Certificate in Rural Workplace Skills (Level 2)
With the possibility of achieving -
- National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Stable Skills) (Level 2)
- National Certificate in Equine (Stable Procedures) (Level 3)
- National Certificate in Equine (Level 4)
for which the assessment outcomes are nested within the Telford certificates
Duration
One academic year (37 weeks); starting February
Entry requirements
Aged 16 years or over; have riding experience; have academic and physical capability to successfully complete the course. Students must achieve the Certificate in Intermediate Equine (Level 3) to be able to proceed onto the advanced certificate. In addition international students require an overall IELTS score of at least 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5. Students are encouraged to apply early!
Course Fees
Domestic students
International Students please contact us for more information
Accommodation
Five and seven day boarding is available in our on-campus halls of residence.
Students are encouraged to apply early
Correspondence Courses
Telford has a wide variety of part-time correspondence courses
Visit us at an expo, or come for a campus tour or enrol in Telford’s Taster Week
For more information please fill out our Enquiry Form or call us on 0800 835 367 (0800 TELFORD)