City & Guilds
Level 1
QN: 501/2283/6
Curriculum Active
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Work-based Horse Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 437 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
437 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assist with cleaning tack and horse clothing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Assist with cleaning tack and horse clothing
- Be able to work safely
2
Assist with cleaning the stables and yard
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with cleaning stables, Assist with cleaning the yard
- Be able to work safely
3
Assist with feeding and watering horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with providing feed and water for stabled and grazing horses.
- Be able to work safely.
4
Assist with putting on and taking off horse rugs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with putting on, and taking off horse rugs
- Be able to work safely
5
Assist with putting on and taking off tack
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist with putting on and taking off tack
- Be able to work safely
6
Catch and move horses under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- To be able to catch and move horses
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment
- Be able to work safely
7
Clean and maintain stables
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment
- Be able to clean and maintain stables.
- Know how to clean and maintain stables.
- Know the current health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
8
Groom and wash horses under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to groom and wash horses.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment.
- Be able to work safely
9
Lead and control a horse for inspection under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to lead and control a horse for inspection
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment
- Be able to work safely
10
Maintain Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to maintain health and safety in the workplace.
- Be able to select
- use and maintain relevant equipment
- Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
11
Mount and dismount quiet horses under supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mount and dismount quiet horses under supervision
- Be able to work safely
12
Prepare a stable for a horse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare stable for a horse
- Be able to work safely
- Know how to prepare stables for horses
- Know the current health and safety legislation
13
Principles of catching and moving horses under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Principles of catching and moving horses under direction
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
14
Principles of cleaning tack and horse clothing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to clean tack and horse clothing
- Know how to work safely
15
Principles of cleaning the stables and yard
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to clean stables and yard
- Know how to work safely
16
Principles of feeding and watering horses
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to provide feed and water to stabled and grazing horses
- Know how to work safely
17
Principles of grooming and washing horses under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to groom and wash horses.
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them.
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice.
18
Principles of leading and controlling a horse for inspection under direction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Principles of leading and controlling a horse for inspection
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
19
Principles of Maintaining Health and Safety in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the Principles of maintaining health and safety in the workplace.
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
20
Principles of mounting and dismounting quiet horses under supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to be able to mount and dismount quiet horses
- Know the types of equipment required and how to maintain them
- Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
21
Principles of putting on and taking off horse rugs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to put on and take off horse rugs
- Know how to work safely
22
Principles of putting on and taking off tack
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to put on and take off tack
- Know how to work safely
23
Principles of riding horses in an enclosed area
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to mount and dismount quiet horses
- Know how to ride a quiet horse
- Know how to work safely
24
Ride horses in an enclosed area under supervision
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to mount and dismount quiet horses under supervision
- Be able to ride a quiet horse under supervision
- Be able to work safely
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 501/2283/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- City & Guilds
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2011