Equine - Stud Management
This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to find employment in responsible positions in the equine industry, gaining experience in breeding, young stock production and the management of an equine enterprise.
| 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
2 years
The Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (stud) is one year, and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management is one year.
Entry Requirements
There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants to the level 5 Certificate in Kildalton must be 18 years old or over on 1st January following entry. Applicants to Gurteen College must be 17 years or over on 1st January following entry. Ideally applicant should have completed the senior cycle of second level education.
Applicants must successfully complete Level 5 to apply for Level 6. Applicants who seek to enter Level 6 with an equivalent Level 5 qualification must undergo the Teagasc RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.
Careers / Further progression
There are a number of career opportunities in supporting or service provider roles. There are good employment opportunities in the industry in Ireland and internationally, including work on stud farms, training yards and other equestrian enterprises. Former students have found employment in the UK, USA, Japan & Australia.
Progression
Students with this Level 5 award may apply to the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management programme. Progression to a higher education course may be possible through the higher education links scheme. Check www.cao.ie or contact the relevant higher education institute for further information. Graduates of the Advanced Certificate progress into employment in the industry.
Further information
Application Process:
The initial application should be made for Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship Programme. Apply online through the Teagasc public website: www.teagasc.ie/equine-courses/
Student Maintenance Grant:
Students completing this course are eligible to apply for the Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme. This equates with the rate of Maintenance Grant set by the Department of Education and Skills based on the number of course contact.
Student Maintenance Grants
The Teagasc Authority approved the introduction of means testing of maintenance grants for students attending Further Level Courses at Teagasc and Private Agricultural Colleges in 2012.
Means testing will apply to Teagasc Level 5 and Level 6 full-time courses for the academic year 2023/2024.
Teagasc student maintenance grants are paid through Teagasc and the grant scheme is managed by Teagasc. The Teagasc grant scheme will be implemented along the lines of the National Student Grant Scheme 2023 but varies in respect of what 'add backs' are used to determine overall reckonable income.
Please note that applicants cannot apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to be means tested for a Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant.
All queries on Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants should be directed to:
Email: teagascmaintenancegrant@southwestern.ie
Phone: 0818 161 000
Application Process: The initial application should be made for Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship Programme.
Apply online through the Teagasc public website: www.teagasc.ie/equine-courses/ (Link above)
Stud Management Industry
The Irish thoroughbred industry contributes an estimated €2.46 billion to the economy and close to 30,000 direct and indirect jobs. Stud management career opportunities include stud hand, head person, barn manager, foaling manager, sales preparation manager, assistant stud farm manager, bloodstock agent, pinhooker and stallion handler.
This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to find employment in responsible positions in the equine industry, gaining experience in breeding, young stock production and the management of an equine enterprise.
What will you study?
Sample Content for Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Stud Management) Programme
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N3355 Stable and Yard Routine 5 30
5N1433 Work Practice 5 15
5N0690 Communications 5 15
Plus 60 credits from the following electives
5N3357 Young Horse Training Techniques Elective 5 30
5N3360 Anatomy and Physiology Elective 5 15
5N3364 Horse Breeding Elective 5 15
Sample content for Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management Programme
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
6N3482 Horse Breeding (Stud Mgt) 6 30
6N3483 Pasture Management Stud 6 15
6N1947 Work Practice (Stud Mgt) 6 15
6N3389 Conformation and Evaluation* 6 15
6N3388 Anatomy and Physiology* 6 15
6N2191 Leadership 6 30
6N3387 Stable and Yard Supervision (Equine Business module) 6 15
*Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre
5M3371 - Horsemanship
6M3507 - Equine Breeding
Qualifications
These programmes are validated by QQI and successful completion leads to a
• Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship Award (5M3371)
• Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding (6M3507)
• Young Trained Farmer Green Cert status
Location
Teagasc, Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny. Students attend Kildalton College for course work prior to completing a practical learning period on some of the best stud farms in Ireland.
Kildalton Agricultural College, Pilltown, Co Kilkenny.
Tel: 051 644 400
Gurteen Agricultural College, Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
Tel: 067 21282