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Level 2 Horse Care

SMB College Group

Asfordby Road , Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Leics, LE13 0HJ

National Diploma (BTEC)
Level 2
Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2021
Melton Campus (SMB College Group)
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
<p>Courses are funded for students aged 16-18. Students aged 19&#43; may be subject to course fees, dependent on previous qualification. For full course fees please contact course enquires.</p>

Course Summary

Students benefit from expert tuition from event riders, dressage judges and highly qualified and experienced coaches. We offer our students a range of equine care and management courses as we are committed to developing your skills and knowledge to levels which frequently exceed the increasing requirements of employers in the industry.

Our courses will give you the relevant knowledge, understanding and practical skills necessary to be career ready at the end of your study. All aspects of the course are delivered at our Brooksby campus, where you can access a range of horses, from novice to advanced, and state-of-the-art facilities such as the Brooksby Equestrian Rehabilitation Centre.

Course Details

How will it be delivered and assessed?

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Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above including English, Science and preferably Maths OR Level 1 Horse Care and Level 1 Functional Skills

Your next steps...

Students may progress onto a higher level course or apprenticeship in Equine or a related area. Alternatively, learners may progress into a career in the Equestrian industry. Past students have gone on to become grooms, riding instructors, events professionals, behaviourists, rehabilitation professionals, equine retail workers, feed company workers and teachers/lecturers.

Additional information


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