CFI
Level 5
QN: 603/4223/7
Curriculum Active
Crossfields Institute Level 5 Diploma in the IFEEL Method of Equine Facilitated Human Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 400 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
CFI
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
400 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Equine Facilitated Human Development Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the purpose of a range of EFHD activities
- Plan appropriate activities for clients in EFHD sessions
- Facilitate appropriate EFHD activities in client sessions
2
Equine Psychology, Behaviour, Ethology and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Critically analyse theories of equine psychology, behaviour and ethology*
- Discuss how relationship based horsemanship approaches have informed EFHD theory and practice
- Use equine psychology, behaviour and ethology theories to explain equine behaviour and body language to a client
- Analyse ethical and welfare issues when working alongside equines
3
Facilitation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast the IFEEL EFHD method with other approaches used in this sector
- Demonstrate a range of facilitation skills in the context of EFHD
- Be able to assess a client’s progress against measurable outcomes
- Apply the IFEEL Methodology to evaluate client sessions
4
Human Development and Psychological Frameworks
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse a range of human development and psychological frameworks relevant to EFHD
- Analyse how a range of human development and psychological frameworks can be used to facilitate EFHD
- Use a range of human development and psychological frameworks to facilitate client EFHD sessions
5
IFEEL Relational Horse-Human Model
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the suitability of equines for engaging in EFHD
- Assess the wellbeing needs and emotional state of equines in preparation for client sessions
- Use a range of relational horse-human skills to work with an equine on a lead line
- Use a range of relational horse-human skills to work with an equine at liberty
- Give clear and appropriate direction to clients in working with equines at liberty during a session
6
Mind-Body Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate mind-body awareness practices which can be used to facilitate own self development
- Use mind-body awareness practices in own self development
- Use mind-body awareness practices with clients
7
Personal and Professional Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse own self-development requirements in relation to the facilitation of EFHD client sessions
- Analyse scenarios in which supervision may be required in own EFHD practice
- Discuss ethical conduct issues in EFHD client work
- Use reflective practice to support personal-development
- Demonstrate emotional resilience as a student and as a facilitator
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4223/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- CFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2019