Equine Studies - Horsemanship
| 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. September to May. 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
This course is aimed at Post Leaving Certificate students who wish to gain specific skills relevant to the Equestrian Industry and in so doing, gain a recognised qualification. Students with a relevant level 4 vocational qualification will be considered.
Equestrian Experience is desirable and all applicants must be certified fit to ride and carry out work with horses in a practical environment.
Applications are welcomed from mature students who wish to gain a recognised qualification in the Equestrian industry. Places are offered subject to interview.
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.
Certificate in Equine Studies.
The level 5 Horsemanship offers a chance for progression into the work place, on to level 6 programs or into higher education programs. The structure of the course allows learners who are non-riders to participate. Inclusion of Payroll and Book Keeping allows suitable students the opportunity to progress to NUIM on the equine business course. In the past students have progressed to degree courses in equine business, veterinary nursing and equine science. Many learners secure employment with their work placement providers at the end of the course. 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.
Modules:
5N3355 Stable and Yard Routine 30 credits*
5N1356 Work Experience 15 credits*
5N0690 Communications 15 credits*
5N3359 Sport Horse Riding 30 credits**
5N3360 Equine Anatomy and Physiology 15 credits
5N3363 Equine Nutrition 15 credits
5N3364 Horse Breeding 15 credits
5N1546 Payroll Manual & Computerised 15 credits
5N1354 Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised 15 credits
*Core modules.
**For safety reasons participation in this module is subject to a satisfactory riding assessment.
5M3771 - Horsemanship.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Horsemanship 5M3771.
St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053