BHSQ
Level 4
QN: 600/4768/9
Curriculum Active
BHSQ Level 4 Diploma In BHS Horse Knowledge, Care and Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by BHSQ. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 185 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
BHSQ
Syllabus Units
5 Units
Guided Hours
185 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assessing Conformation and Health in Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and efficiently
- Analyse static and dynamic conformation of the horse with regard to performance
- Analyse the use of muscles, tendons and ligaments on a horse with reference to locomotion and gait
2
Fitting and Evaluating Specialist Tack and Equipment for Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and efficiently
- evaluate and critically compare specialist tack and training aids
- Select, fit and evaluate leg protection
- Understand and demonstrate modern bandaging techniques
3
Principles of Horse Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physiological systems of the horse
- Understand how a horse’s regime may affect its behaviour and performance
- Summarise a horse’s requirements at various stages of its development
4
Principles of Managing an Equestrian Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to manage an equestrian business
- Understand how to manage an equestrian yard
- Understand how to manage equestrian facilities
5
Principles of Nutrition and Fittening Horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Differentiate and classify the nutritional components of feed stuffs
- Summarise the symptoms, incidence and prevention of dehydration, Differentiate between the requirements of fittening programmes for performance horses
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/4768/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- BHSQ
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2012