Equine - Horsemanship / Equitation
This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to improve knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking, training horses and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| 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 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
The Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation) is one year, and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation) is one year
Entry Requirements
There is a separate application process for each programme. Applicants to the Level 5 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 undergo an interview and practical riding assessment as part of the application process. Students with an equivalent qualification may apply for entry to Level 6 programme. This process to apply for Level 6 also includes an interview and riding assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Transfer and Progression
• Students with this Level 5 award may apply to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation).
• Progression may be possible through the Higher Education Links scheme. Please contact the relevant higher education institute for further information.
Graduates of the Advanced Cert can progress into employment in the industry.
Further information
Application Process: The initial application should be made for Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation) Programme.
Apply online through the Teagasc public website: (view link below)
Course commences the following September.
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
Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation)
Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation)
The sport horse industry contributes more than €816 million directly/indirectly to the Irish economy each year, employing close to 14,000 directly and indirectly. Sport horse career opportunities include yard manager, competition rider, groom, breaking and training, coach, sales prep, and self – employed ventures such as equine tourism. In addition there are a number of career opportunities in supporting or service provider roles.
This training will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills for employment opportunities in the industry. This course aims to improve knowledge and skills relating to riding, breaking, training horses and encourage students towards Horse Sport Ireland and British Horse Society riding and coaching qualifications. Students who successfully complete Level 6 are qualified to teach in AIRE (Association of Irish Riding Establishments) approved centres
What will you study?
Sample content for the Teagasc Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation) Programme
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
5N3355 Stable and Yard Routine 5 30
5N1433 Work Practice (to include some weekend duties) 5 15
5N0690 Communications 5 15
Plus 60 credits from the following electives*
5N3359 Sport Horse Riding Elective 5 30
5N3357 Young Horse Training Techniques Elective 5 30
5N3360 Anatomy and Physiology Elective 5 15
5N3362 Sport Horse Riding Instruction Elective 5 30
5N3364 Horse Breeding Elective 5 15
*Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre
Sample content for the Teagasc Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation) Programme:
QQI Code / Title / Level / Credits
6N3481 Sport Horse Riding 6 30
6N1947 Work Practice 6 15
6N3403 Young Horse Training and Breaking 6 30
6N3387 Stable Yard Supervision (Equine Business module)
6N3393 Sport Horse Riding Instruction (Equine Coaching module) 6 15
6N2191 Leadership 6 15
*Choice of module will be at the discretion of the college/centre
5M3371 - Horsemanship
6M3505 - Horsemanship Level 6 Advanced Certificate
Qualifications:
These programmes are validated by QQI and lead to a Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship Award (5M3371) and a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (6M3505).
Kildalton Agricultural College, Pilltown, Co Kilkenny.
Tel: 051 644 400
Gurteen Agricultural College, Co Tipperary
Tel: 067 21282