Horsemanship
This is one-year, full-time programme designed to meet the demands of a wide and expanding equine industry. The course provides learners with skills required for those seeking careers in a wide range of sectors in the equine industry.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
All our Level 5 courses are open to school leavers over 16 years of age (Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied Students / A Levels / GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates
and mature applicants.
A Level 5 award is a prerequistite to access a Level 6 Programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression:
• Direct entry to a variety of settings on the industry, both in Ireland and Abroad.
• Opportunities to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship.
Further information
Learners attending Further Education/Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). All applications for grants in respect of new enrolments will be made online for the 2024/2025 academic year.
It is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled at the College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny in order to apply. The closing date is the end of August each year, but you should apply as soon as possible once the 2024/2025 applications are open. Early application is advised.
These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payment of grants may be subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations. The college is required to make monthly reports on your attendance to the grants authority.
Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interviews are held in March / May / August with places offered on a first come basis.Places are offered based on interview performance and suitability for the course.
Horsemanship (non-riding option available).
Additional Training:
Learners have the opportunity to complete the following short courses:
• First Aid Responder
• Safeguarding training
Guest speakers and field trips include Army Equitation School, Coolmore Stud Goresbridge Sales and Demonstrations by Association of Irish Riding Establishments.
Component Awards:
Stable and Yard Routine (5N3355)
Young Horse Training Techniques (5N3357)
Sport Horse Riding (5N3359) for riding option
Sport Horse Riding Instruction (5N3362)
Equine Nutrition (5N3363)
Equine Anatomy and Physiology (5N3360)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Communications (5N0690)
Special Entry Requirements:
Practical riding assessment unless doing non-riding programme
Applicants are required to have previous riding experience (if taking Riding module) and some skills and knowledge of horse care
5M3371 - Horsemanship
Award Title: QQI Level 5 Award in Horsemanship /
British Horse Society Coach in Complete Horsemanship
Additional Training:
Learners have the opportunity to complete the following short courses
• First Aid Responder
• Safeguarding training
Guest speakers and field trips (eg. Army Equitation School, Coolmore Stud, Goresbridge Sales, etc and demonstrations by Industry experts)
N.B. Entry to All British Horse Society exams require approval of ‘ready for assessment’ by Accredited Coaches prior to applying for assessment
College of Further Education and Training, Kilkenny
Ormonde Road, Kilkenny,
Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2XN.
T: 056 776 3321
E: info@cfet.ie
www.collegeoffetkilkenny.ie