Weston College - Knightstone Campus / Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre

Horse Management, BTEC Extended Diploma

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:29:49 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

This course is ideal for anyone who is wishing to pursue a career in horse management.

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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.

Application Method:

General Application

Horse Care, BTEC Diploma

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:14:23 +0000

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25 September, 2012

At the Badgworth Arena Equestrian Centre you will experience ‘real’ world work.

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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.

Application Method:

General Application

Animal Care, BTEC Diploma

millie.taylor — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:06:55 +0000

Review date:

25 September, 2012

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.

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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.

Application Method:

General Application

FdSc Equine Management

jonathanp — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:27:57 +0000

Review date:

1 July, 2012

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

Partnership:

UWE

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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.

Application Method:

UCAS

Part-time HE

Other details:

Full-time course: apply through UCAS. Part-time course: apply to the University of the West of England via the Weston College HE Unit on 01934 411 780

Course Code

Institution Code:

B80

Course Code:

D428

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