Therapeutic Riding Coach
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Entry Requirements
The following entry requirements apply:
- 21 years of age or over
- A current First Aid/CPR Certificate or a commitment to complete a suitable course during the first 3 months of the course
- BHS 2 or Pony Club B or equivalent experience
- Proven experience/interest in working with people with special needs
- Participants must confirm that they have access to a stable yard/facility in which to practice between Modules Accreditation.
- Student must have basic IT word processing and email skills e.g. google document or Microsoft word to write and submit assignments
Further information
Please contact the Provider for next start date.
The cost of the Training Programme is €1,950, payable, in full, no later then 6 weeks before course commencement. Festina Lente is a registered charity and therefore cannot offer credit, please do not ask. If your application is successful and you are offered a place on the course – you will be sent a link to pay a non-refundable deposit of €250 to secure your place.
Course Overview
The aim of this highly interactive course is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to enable them to work as a Therapeutic Riding Coach.
The course uses Equine based learning techniques together with knowledge of disability to design and develop learning and therapeutic interventions for people with special needs.
The course?also offers the learner an exciting and innovative journey over a period of months during which the following topics will be explored:
- Human and Equine Learning
- Understanding Disability
- An appreciation of Therapeutic Riding and its impact
- Designing Therapeutic Riding Sessions
- Teaching/Evaluating Therapeutic Riding Sessions.
Objectives of this course:
After completing this course?participants will be able to:
- Recognise principles of human and equine learning and apply them to the design and delivery of effective Therapeutic Riding Sessions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of disability as well as recognising the symptoms and indications of a variety of disabilities and devise appropriate therapeutic sessions to compliment them.
- Scope the broad areas of Therapeutic Riding – its benefits and limitations, as well as effectively use a variety of techniques in the care and deployment of the Therapeutic Horse.
- Design, teach and evaluate clinically sound and therapeutic equine sessions and activities.
- Effectively manage Personnel involved in Therapeutic Riding sessions and successfully administer the Therapeutic Riding Process.
- Develop a fundraising application and/or marketing proposal for Therapeutic Riding.
Training Approach
This is a highly interactive course demanding the full energy and attention of learners and tutors alike. There are a variety of lectures involved who bring their expertise and experience of their particular discipline.
Participants will be involved in practical sessions with horses throughout the course in order to ensure maximum experiential learning.
Each module will have an effective balance between classroom work and practical application of techniques, Tutor Input, case studies, video, DVDs, course notes, discussion and practical exercises and work experience will be used appropriately throughout the course. The learning environment will be interactive, participative and fun.
During Modules learners will be exposed to a variety of competencies required for effective performance in the area covered by the Module and they will also be shown the performance standards expected at assessment.
Learner Profile
This course will be of interest to those who have experience in Horsemanship and an interest in applying this skill to working with people with special needs. Therapeutic riding lessons can be offered to clients either in a specialised equestrian business or as an addition to their client lesson choices in a Riding School.
The course will also be of interest to those who currently work with people with special needs who demonstrate an aptitude for Horsemanship and a desire to integrate the two areas for training and development purposes.
6N3087 Coaching Models of Practice
6N1975 Disability Awareness
6N1949 Personal & Professional Development
Course Accreditation
There are 3 QQI Level 6 Component Modules of Accreditation which must be achieved to receive the Therapeutic Coaching Certification Award.
Modules Included:
QQI Level 6 Coaching Models of Practice – 6N3087
QQI Level 6 Disability Awareness – 6N1975
QQI Level 6 Personal & Professional Development – 6N1949
Please follow the link for Full Details
https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/ProgrammeDetailsprogrammeCode=PG15152
Institute for Animal Care Education (IACE) Accreditation
Our Therapeutic Riding Coach Certification Course is fully accredited with the Institute for Animal Care Education (IACE).
The Institute for Animal Care Education is an international organisation founded in 1996. Born through the ANIMAL CARE COLLEGE, and with a large contingent of Charter members, the Institute’s mission is to provide a governing body within the animal care sector focused on establishing high standards of education within animal welfare industry.
The Institute’s objectives
To promote and support high standards of quality in education and educational opportunities within the animal care industry throughout the world.
To be an awarding body for approved courses within the animal care sector.
The significance of this lies in the validation of our explicit consideration of the welfare of horses as part of this course. You will receive a certificate from them as part of your overall accreditation when you finish your training.
If you wish to contact the QQI Course Coordinator Amanda Coffey
Email: qqi.admin@festinalente.ie