OCNLR
Level 4
QN: 603/0601/4
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OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Facilitating Equine Assisted Learning
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 214 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
214 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication Skills for Facilitators of Equine Assisted Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the use of non-verbal communication.2.
- Understand how to listen effectively.3.
- Understand how to use, and be able to apply, verbal communication techniques.4.
- Understand and apply theories of listening and communication and how these may affect relationships within equine assisted learning sessions.
2
Facilitate Equine Assisted Learning for Individuals and Groups
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to facilitate an equine assisted learning session.2.
- Know how to use active and relational listening techniques when communicating with others.3.
- Be able to help learners to process their experiences in equine assisted learning.4.
- Be able to conduct objective observations of learners during an equine assisted learning session and provide constructive feedback.5.
- Be able to review the effectiveness of an equine assisted learning session and prepare an action plan.6.
- Know how to provide written reports for parents and carers, funding providers and others involved with a learner.
3
Handling and Managing Horses in Equine Assisted Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to observe and interpret horse behaviour in equine assisted learning sessions.2.
- Understand horse welfare in relation to equine assisted learning.3.
- Understand horse psychology and the impact on themselves and learners in equine assisted learning.4.
- Know how, and be able, to reinforce desired behaviour in a horse on a halter and lead rope, in an equine assisted learning environment.5.
- Be able to work with a loose horse in an equine assisted learning environment.6.
- Understand health and safety within an equine assisted learning environment and develop a risk assessment.7.
- Understand the interaction between horses and people in equine assisted learning.
4
Managing Behaviour of Learners in an Equine Assisted Learning Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand behaviour triggers, factors and conditions and the impact of learner behaviours within an equine assisted learning environment.2.
- Understand theories of behaviour management and reinforcement to create and maintain a safe and purposeful learning environment.3.
- Know how to manage learner behaviour during an equine assisted learning session.4.
- Be able to evaluate their own practice in managing learner behaviours in an equine assisted learning environment.
5
Physics: Physical Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties and applications of waves
- Understand the nature of energy
- Understand the key features of electrical circuits
- Understand key aspects of the solar system
6
Physiology and Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skeleton and muscle tissue
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the long term adaptations of the body to exercise
7
Planning Equine Assisted Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to deliver and facilitate equine assisted learning.2.
- Be able to conduct risk assessments in an equine assisted learning environment.3.
- Understand different types of equine assisted learning activities.4.
- Be able to conduct an initial assessment with the learner in equine assisted learning.5.
- Be able to design an equine assisted learning session.6.
- Be able to plan an equine assisted learning programme.
8
Safeguarding in Equine Assisted Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand their organisation’s policies, procedure and practices for safe working with individuals vulnerable to ab
- use in an equine assisted learning environment.2.
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with other organisations to safeguard individuals vulnerable to ab
- use in an equine assisted learning environment.3.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been abused or harmed in an equine assisted learning environment.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/0601/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2016