SEG Awards
    Level 2
    QN: 603/6737/4
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    SEG Awards Level 2 Certificate for Equine Hydrotherapy Assistants

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 194 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Syllabus Units
    8 Units
    Guided Hours
    194 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Assist with the Application of Equine Hydrotherapy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the protocols for safe equine hydrotherapy practice
    • Be able to assist with the use of equipment with equine hydrotherapy
    • Understand how to assist with equine hydrotherapy
    • Be able to assist with equine hydrotherapy
    • Know the relevant health and safety legislation applicable to equine hydrotherapy
    • Know the risks associated with equine hydrotherapy
    • Be able to work safely and minimise risk associated with equine hydrotherapy
    • Understand importance of effective communication with colleagues within an equine hydrotherapy setting
    • Be able to communicate with colleagues within an equine hydrotherapy setting
    2

    Equine Related Work Experience

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to produce relevant documents and skills relating to work experience
    • Be able to undertake work experience
    • Be able to report and reflect on work experience
    3

    Introduction to Customer Care

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand procedures for meeting and welcoming clients
    • Be able to meet and welcome visitors
    4

    Introduction to Equine Anatomy and Physiology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the gross anatomy of the equine
    • Understand equine cellular and tissue structure
    • Know the equine digestive system
    • Know the equine skeletal structure
    • Know the respiratory system of the equine
    • Know the cardiovascular system of the equine
    • Know the muscular system of the equine
    • Know the structure of the equine distal limb
    • Know the component parts of the equine nervous system
    • Know the component parts of the equine lymphatic system
    5

    Introduction to Equine Evolution, Domestication and Behaviour

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand equine evolution and domestication
    • Understand the roles of the horse in society
    • Understand basic equine behavioural presentations
    6

    Introduction to Equine Health and Welfare

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to differentiate between good and ill health in the horse
    • Understand common ailments and diseases in the horse
    • Understand the safe practices and principles of equine first aid
    • Understand the relevant health and welfare legislation within the equine industry
    • Know the methods of equine identification
    7

    Introduction to Equine Hydrotherapy

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the basic principles of equine hydrotherapy
    • Understand the different equine hydrotherapy modalities
    8

    Introduction to Equine Hydrotherapy Plant and Equipment Maintenance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of effective water hygiene
    • Be able to complete the water testing process
    • Understand key concepts when maintaining equine hydrotherapy plant and equipment
    • Be able to maintain equine hydrotherapy plant and equipment

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/6737/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2020