1st4sport
Level 2
QN: 601/4893/7
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1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by 1st4sport. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 121 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
1st4sport
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
121 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of health and safety in the horse industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify common hazards associated with handling and riding horses.
- Explain the importance of wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when working with horses.
- Demonstrate correct techniques for leading and restraining a horse safely.
- Describe the key elements of a risk assessment for a stable yard environment.
- Outline the procedures to follow in the event of a fire or other emergency on an equestrian premises.
2
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of stable routines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the importance of consistent daily routines in maintaining horse health and welfare.
- Apply health and safety regulations to the design and execution of stable management tasks.
- Identify potential hazards in stable environments and recommend control measures.
- Demonstrate appropriate procedures for mucking out, feeding, and watering stabled horses.
- Explain how routine changes can affect equine behaviour and welfare.
3
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of employment rights and responsibilities in the land based industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the core employment rights and responsibilities that apply to workers in the land-based industry.
- Locate and evaluate reliable sources of information on careers, training, and progression opportunities within a chosen sector.
- Describe the functions of key representative bodies and how they support workers in the equine and wider land-based industries.
- Formulate reasoned views on public concerns affecting the land-based sector, considering ethical and welfare implications.
4
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of watering and feeding horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify daily water and feed requirements for horses based on type, workload, and condition.
- Describe the key components of a balanced equine diet including forage, concentrates, and supplements.
- Explain the potential health risks associated with improper feeding and watering practices.
- Apply current health and safety legislation and guidelines when handling, storing, and providing feed and water to horses.
- Evaluate the suitability of different feedstuffs for specific equine needs.
- Demonstrate correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining water and feed containers to prevent contamination.
5
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of care and fitting of saddlery and horse clothing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of saddlery and horse clothing and explain their specific purposes.
- Demonstrate how to correctly fit a saddle, bridle, and common horse clothing items to ensure comfort and safety.
- Apply relevant health and safety requirements when handling, fitting, and maintaining tack and clothing.
- Evaluate the condition of saddlery and clothing to identify wear, damage, or potential hazards.
- Perform routine cleaning and conditioning of tack using appropriate materials and methods.
- Explain the consequences of ill-fitting or poorly maintained equipment on horse welfare and behaviour.
6
1st4sport Level 2 Certificate In the Principles of Horse Care
Principles of basic horse health and welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the five welfare needs as defined by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and how they apply to daily horse care.
- Identify a minimum of five common signs that indicate a horse may be unwell or in pain.
- Explain the biosecurity precautions necessary when isolating a horse with a suspected infectious disease.
- Outline the procedures for reporting changes in a horse’s health status to a supervisor or veterinarian.
- Demonstrate the correct use of personal protective equipment when handling a sick horse, referencing COSHH requirements.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4893/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- 1st4sport
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2014