Course description
Develop your practical skills while learning about horse health and welfare – and business management – with our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management at Writtle College.
We offer two extended diplomas in equine management at Writtle. This one, the 1080, has additional mandatory study units, including one that focuses on business management in the land-based industries.
This course will suit you if you want to work in a hands-on role with horses, or in the wider equine service or business sector.
You’ll fine-tune your practical skills while furthering your knowledge and understanding of equine health, feeding and nutrition, fitness, and behaviour and welfare.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Main
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C
- Must include English, Maths and Science
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer
- For direct entry to Year 2 of this course, successful completion of the Level 3 Advanced
- Technical Certificate in Equine Management
- A riding ability that is close to British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 Ride standard and some experience of working with horses. (We do not expect you to have passed any BHS exams before studying with us; this is just a guide to the riding level required for entry.)
- Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
Due to the nature and welfare of the horses at Writtle College, we operate a personal weight restriction of no more than 13 stone; non-riding options are available.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Principles of Health and Safety
- Undertake and Review Work-related Experience in the Land-based Industries
- Undertake Stable Yard Operations
- Equine Health
- Horse Tack and Equipment
- Biological Systems of Horses
- Prepare Horses for Presentation
- Equine Feeding and Nutrition
- Horse Behaviour and Welfare
- Working and Training Horses from the Ground
- The Principles of Equitation
- Contribute to Managing an Equine Event
- The Principles of Horse Fitness
- Business Management in the Land-based Sector
Optional units
- Exercising Horses
- Undertake Estate Skills
- The Principles of Competition Grooming
- Customer Care and Retail Merchandising
- Exploring Improvements, Opportunities for Diversification and New Business Initiatives within the Land-based Sector
- Undertake a Specialist Project in the Land-based Sector
- The Principles of Grassland Management
- Riding Horses on the Flat
- Riding Horses over Fences
- Introduction to Equestrian Coaching
- The Principles of Horse Rehabilitation and Therapy
- The Principles and Practices of an Equine Stud
- Introduction to the Principles of Young Horse Handling, Training and Backing
Course delivery details
This course includes a range of mandatory and optional units. You’ll complete all mandatory units and select five optional units from the list below, as determined by your Course Leader.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including three externally set and marked assignments, four externally set and marked exams, a portfolio of evidence, and optional unit assessments as required.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £11,356 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (total cost)
Continuing Studies
Careers
After completing this Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, you’ll be well-placed to start a career in the equine industry. You may start by working on a yard, in a stud, or perhaps a related business such as a feed merchant, tack shop, welfare organisation, or membership body.
By studying this course, you’ll have gained skills and knowledge in a range of subjects and could progress to roles including:
- Retail saddlery management trainee
- Apprentice saddler or saddle fitter
- Country store management trainee
- Event manager
- Administrator or junior management trainee in equestrian-related businesses
- Yard office manager
- Yard manager
- Stud supervisor
- Work rider
- Trainee coach
- Travelling groom
- Clinical assistant (veterinary)
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree such as our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science,BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour Science, or BSc (Hons) Equine Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation.
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