Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (720)

Course overview

If you have the drive and passion to work in the equine industry or move towards Higher Education in your near future and you want to gain outstanding knowledge and skills in all aspects of horse care, management and riding, then this is the course for you. The course offers the perfect balance between theory and practical based learning working alongside experienced and highly qualified staff. It is a two year course, it is equivalent to three A levels, and this exciting study programme ensures you can leave Coastland College with internationally recognised qualifications in the equine industry.

Students undertake external work experience in industry in both years, which allows students the opportunity to gain valuable experience with a wide range of specialist employment providers. Students are actively involved in caring for the horses at Manor Stables. Students develop supervisory and teamwork skills regarding the running our yard and all students are fully immersed in our commercial activities which includes assisting with running our equine competitions on a rota basis on duty weekends.

As a British Horse Society (BHS) examination centre, students also have the opportunity to take BHS exams (additional cost involved. )We actively encourage the students to take these additional assessments in order to gain further internationally recognised qualifications alongside their study programme which increases employment opportunities and strengthens their CV when ready to progress for life after Coastland. Throughout the course, whenever possible, there are visits from guest speakers, industry experts, masterclasses and trips to a variety of equine establishments and also events, for example, Badminton Horse trials and The London International Horse show to just name a few.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English, maths and science. There is a possibility of wrapping English or maths GCSE around this course should a grade 3 have been achieved. Students will need a determination to succeed, passion for the industry and the drive to work hard academically and practically. Riding ability to at least BHS Stage 1 standard on the flat and experience riding over short tracks of fences at 70cm will be required should a ridden pathway be chosen over the two years. A facilities manager pathway is also offered and can be discussed at interview.

The Equine Academy has a weight limit of 85kg (13 Stone 5 llbs) for all riders and brief riding assessments will take place in induction week and a decision will be made regarding a suitable pathway at this point.