Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre
Horse Management, BTEC Extended Diploma
2 years
Venue
Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre
This course is ideal for anyone who is wishing to pursue a career in horse management.
Entry Requirements
Find out what you need to do a BTEC Extended Diploma by clicking here.
You will need some riding skills, so you will have to have a riding assessment too.
Progression
What could this lead to?
A career working with horses such as; riding instructor, elite and advanced grooming, equine behaviourist, jockey, farrier, holistic therapies, self-employment, equine dentistry etc.
What could I do next?
Foundation Degree in Horse Management at Weston College in partnership with the University of the West of England Degree in Equine Science, Nursing or Dentistry, Veterinary Nursing Degree.
Additional Info
How to apply
Apply online
Click here to apply directly online.
Download the Application Form
You can alternatively download the Application Form here, print it out, complete it and post it back to us.
You then will be sent a letter inviting you in for a friendly interview at the College for your chosen course/subject.
UCAS Codes
There are no UCAS codes available for this course.Horse Care, BTEC Diploma
1 Year
Venue
Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre
At the Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre you will experience ‘real’ world work.
Entry Requirements
To find out what you need to do a BTEC Level 2 Diploma by clicking here.
Progression
What could this lead to?
- A number of exciting careers within the horse industry such as; trainer, riding instructor, farrier, behaviour and welfare etc
- An Apprenticeship
- Work towards being a supervisor.
What could I do next?
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management,
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management.
Additional Info
How to apply
Apply online
Click here to apply directly online.
Download the Application Form
You can alternatively download the Application Form here, print it out, complete it and post it back to us.
You then will be sent a letter inviting you in for a friendly interview at the College for your chosen course/subject.
UCAS Codes
There are no UCAS codes available for this course.Animal Care, BTEC Diploma
1 Year
Venue
Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre
At Badgworth Equestrian and Animal Centre (EAC) you will work with small, large and exotic animals and will also be introduced to the care of horses.
Entry Requirements
To find out what you need to do a BTEC Level 2 Diploma by clicking here.
Progression
What could this lead to?
- A career in the animal care industry, for example, veterinary practices, charitable organisations like the RSPCA, PSDA, Blue Cross and RSPB
- Animal technician
- Kennel and cattery staff
- Police dog handlers.
What could I do next?
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Management
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Horse Management (subject to a riding assessment)
- Other Level 3 courses.
Additional Info
How to apply
Apply online
Click here to apply directly online.
Download the Application Form
You can alternatively download the Application Form here, print it out, complete it and post it back to us.
You then will be sent a letter inviting you in for a friendly interview at the College for your chosen course/subject.
UCAS Codes
There are no UCAS codes available for this course.FdSc Equine Management
2 years full time or 3 years part time
Venue
Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre
Why choose this course
This unique course covers a wide range of practical and academic
skills. Taught in partnership with Hartpury College (UWE) you will
In partnerhip with
Entry Requirements
Offers will usually be based on UCAS tariff of 160 points from at least one of the following:
- BTEC National Diploma/ Certificate/Award in a related area
- Advanced/Extended Diploma in a related area
- A Levels, preferably one of these would be in a biological science
- Access to Higher Education course
- Advanced Apprenticeship in a related area.
If you do not possess the relevant entry requirements, previous
recent experience may be taken into account. Applicants will be
assessed on an individual basis.
If you intend to progress to the Honours top-up stage you will also need Maths and English GCSE at grade C or above or an equivalent qualification. It is possible to study these qualifications alongside the Foundation Degree but you would be at an advantage if you obtained these before starting the course.
Progression
You may have the opportunity to continue your studies for a further year to complete an Honours Degree at Hartpury College in Equine Science or other Equine related Degrees, or to progress to a specialist area such as equine behaviour, nutrition, dentistry, therapies or veterinary nursing.
Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the equine industry to include instructors, event organisers, equine product sales or marketing and PR.
How to apply
Full-time courses
Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.
- Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
- We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
- We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
- UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.
Part-time courses
- Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
- We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.
Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.
UCAS Codes
Institution Code: B80
Course Code: D428
Campus Code: E
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