1st4sport
Level 3
QN: 603/7102/X
Curriculum Active
1st4sport Level 3 Senior Equine Groom Diploma
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by 1st4sport. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 445 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
1st4sport
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
445 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Horse Anatomy, Physiology and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand equine anatomy, physiology and welfare
- Be able to assess a horse for signs of ill health and provide treatment
2
Horse Handling, Care and Appearance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand methods and procedures for horse handling, care and appearance
- Be able to handle and care for horse appearance
3
Non-Ridden Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different forms of non-ridden exercise
- Be able to prepare and lunge a horse for exercise
4
Nutrition and Fitness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nutritional and hydration requirements for a range of horses in different types of work
- Be able to manage the feeding regimes of horses
5
Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- know the legal requirements and responsibilities covering horse health and welfare during transportation
- know how to plan a short journey transporting horses by road
- understand how to prepare horses for travel by road on short journeys
- understand safe, efficient and effective vehicle loading, operation, control and unloading
- understand the welfare requirements for horses before, during and after transportation
- know about contingency plans
6
Safe Working Practices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of health and safety in the workplace
- Be able to work safely and efficiently at all times
7
Senior Equine Groom (Breeding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand rules and regulations relating to equine breeding
- Understand breeding practices
- Understand the care requirements for equine breeding
- Be able to perform the duties of a breeding groom
8
Senior Equine Groom (Non-Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to clean and prepare saddlery and equipment for work and competition
- Understand maintenance programmes
- Know how to support the business
- Be able to clean and prepare horses, saddlery and equipment for work and competition
- Be able to implement maintenance programmes
- Be able to support the business
- Be able to manage no-ridden exercise regimes
9
Senior Equine Groom (Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to clean and prepare saddlery and equipment for work and competition
- Understand the ridden exercises required for horses
- Be able to clean and prepare horses, saddlery and equipment for work and competition
- Be able to ride horses for exercise
10
Senior Equine Groom Core Behaviours
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply the core behaviours required of a Senior Equine Groom
11
Senior Equine Groom Racing (Non-Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a senior equine groom within the racing industry
- Be able to perform the role of a senior equine groom within the racing industry
12
Senior Equine Groom Racing (Riding)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a senior equine groom within the racing industry
- Be able to perform the role of a senior equine groom within the racing industry
13
Travelling Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal and practical requirements for travelling horses
- Be able to organise the travel of horses
14
Yard and Field Routines and Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to carry out yard and field routines and duties
- Be able to organise carry out yard, field and stabling duties
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7102/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- 1st4sport
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Feb 2021