1st4sport
Level 3
QN: 601/4904/8
Curriculum Active
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care and Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by 1st4sport. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 167 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
1st4sport
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
167 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Principles of employment rights and responsibilities in the land based industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of employment rights and responsibilities when working in the land based industry
- Know where to obtain information on careers and training for a specific sector in the land based industries
- Know the types of representative bodies
- Know and form views of public concern
2
Principles of health and safety in the horse industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the principles of safe working practices when working with horses.
3
Principles of horse health and welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise a horse in good health and a horse showing abnormal signs of health.
- Know how to care for a horse showing abnormal signs of health.
- Know how to promote health and safety in an equestrian workplace.
4
Principles of routine horse care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to manage the general care and requirements of working horses and breeding stock.
- Know how to manage and supervise staff and stable routines.
- Know how to promote health and safety in an equestrian workplace.
5
Principles of training and preparing horses for work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to assist with training the young horse.
- Know how to clip, trim and plait horses to improve appearance.
- Know how to tack a horse up for specialist work.
- Know how to promote health and safety when training horses and preparing them for work.
6
Principles of transporting horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to prepare a horse and vehicle for travelling.
- Know how to load and unload horses.
- Know how to care for a horse during transport.
- Know how to promote health and safety when travelling horses
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4904/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- 1st4sport
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2014