City & Guilds
    Level 1
    QN: 501/2280/0
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 369 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    20 Units
    Guided Hours
    369 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    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

    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
    8

    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
    9

    Maintain good working relations with others

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to maintain good working relations with others
    • Be able to work safely and minimise environmental damage
    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

    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
    12

    Principles of cleaning tack and horse clothing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to clean tack and horse clothing
    • Know how to work safely
    13

    Principles of cleaning the stables and yard

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to clean stables and yard
    • Know how to work safely
    14

    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
    15

    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.
    16

    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
    17

    Principles of maintaining good working relations with others

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the principles of maintaining good working relations with others
    • Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice
    18

    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
    19

    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
    20

    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

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    501/2280/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jan 2011