BHSQ
Level 3
QN: 501/1833/X
Curriculum Active
BHSQ Level 3 Diploma in BHS Horse Knowledge and Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BHSQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 241 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
BHSQ
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
241 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Fit Tack and Equipment and Care for the Competition Horse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and efficiently
- Be able to put on and fit tack and boots for competitions
- Know and understand how to fit tack for competition
- Know and understand the action of a variety of bits in general use for competition
- Be able to select and put on exercise/schooling bandages
- Know and understand why exercise/schooling bandages are used
- Know and understand how to care for a horse after competition
- Know the procedures, legislative requirements and qualifications for travelling horses to and from competition
2
Horse Health, Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise good and bad conformation
- Understand how conformation may affect a horse’s way of going
- Be able to locate the main superficial muscles
- Know and understand the anatomical structure of the lower limbs
- Understand lower limb abnormalities
- Understand the principles for shoeing horses
- Know the structure and functions of the circulatory and respiratory systems
- Know and understand the treatment of minor injuries and common ailments
3
Lunge a Fit Horse for Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote and maintain a safe working environment
- Be able to lunge a fit horse for exercise
- Understand why and how horses are lunged
4
The Principles of Feeding and Fittening Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the composition of food and its value in the horse’s diet
- Understand how to organise a feed room
- Understand how to get horses fit
5
The Principles of Stabling and Grassland Care for Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different types of stable yard design and construction
- Understand horse welfare and behaviour when stabled
- Know and understand health and safety procedures and relevant legislation
- Understand the management of grassland and pasture for horses
- Understand horse welfare and behaviour when at grass
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/1833/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BHSQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2011