Equine Studies - Equine Breeding - Advanced
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. Students are in classes for 3 days per week with tutor directed learning and spend 2 days per week out on work practice.
Entry Requirements
These courses are aimed at learners who have completed a relevant level 5 program. Although exceptions are given to mature students who are over 23 years of age with considerable industry experience. Equestrian Experience is desirable and all applicants must be certified fit to ride and carry out work with horses in a practical environment. Places are offered subject to interview. Applicants must be certified fit to ride and carry out work with horses in a practical environment.
Further information
Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.
All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.
All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie
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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.
Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).
Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.
Applicants will be contacted in due course.
KWETB Certificate and Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies courses are full time PLC courses and run annually from September to May on the school calendar. Students are in classes for 3 days per week with tutor directed learning and spend 2 days per week out on work practice.
The courses were developed in consultation with the industry and subject matter experts, to provide the learners with a holistic understanding of the needs of the horse, its welfare, safety, current legislation and market trends in the equine industry. The broad knowledge of equine subjects and transferable skills lead to numerous progression routs within the equine industry.
Past Graduates have achieved considerable success including several being awarded the Michael Osborne Business Degree Scholarship and places on ITBA Next Generation Apprenticeship Scheme.
Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies:
The level 6 qualification is developed to allow students to progress in a specialized way whilst maintaining a broad base of learning. It is classed as an advanced certificate and meets the requirement for Young Trained Farmer status. Students can major in sports horse riding or equine breeding. Once again allowing both riders and non-riders a chance of progression. Students often enter at this level from the industry to avail of a structured training and improve their understanding of the needs of the horse. Students would be likely to progress into the work place at a supervisory level. Graduates from our course have gone on to take up employment in the horse industry in the following roles; Administrators within the sports horse and racing and breeding industry, Managers of yards and studs, Riding instructors within the leisure sector, Work riders and head lads in racing industry, Self-employed and running their own business.
QQI Level 6 Horsemanship 6M3505/Equine Breeding 6M3507.
Modules
6N3481 Sports Horse Riding 30 credits*
Or
6N3482 Horse Breeding 30 credits*
And
6N1946 Work Experience 15 credits*
6N1950 Communications 15 credits*
6N3483 Pasture Management 15 credits**
6N3387 Stable and Yard Supervision 15 credits
6N3388 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 15 credits
6N3368 Equine Nutrition 15 credits
*Core modules.
**Core module Equine Breeding.
6M3505 - Horsemanship.
6M3507 - Equine Breeding.
Certification:
QQI Level 6 Award in Horsemanship 6M3505.
QQI Level 6 Award in Equine Breeding 6M3507.
St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053