Horse Care Level 3

The next step in your learning adventure

Our Horse Care Level 3 apprenticeship is for those with experience of working with horses in an equine business.  It will provide an advanced level of horse care alongside developing the ability to coordinate the day-to-day care of horses and the skills to manage a team.

Whichever pathway you take, you’ll have the skills and the grounding to start a career working with horses in any discipline.

• The role of a Horse Care Level 3 apprentice

  The role is wide-ranging and the mandatory units cover:

  • Receiving a horse and carrying out an initial assessment.
  • Planning diets and implementing feeding regimes.
  • Monitoring and maintaining stocks of feed and bedding.
  • Promoting the health and well-being of horses.
  • Delivering basic health care treatment to horses.
  • Promoting, monitoring and maintaining health and safety and security of the workplace.
  • Managing your own resources.

   

  The apprenticeship can be tailored to different specialisms including non-riding, riding, coaching and breeding.

   

  All apprentices will be entering professional employment in this popular industry; receiving a contract of employment and being paid in line with the Apprentice National Minimum Wage. Working in the equine industry requires dedication and commitment, as well as, learning and adhering to safe working practices, being flexible and prepared to work in all weather conditions.

• Entry requirements

  To apply for this apprenticeship you will need to be of school leaver age and there is no upper age limit.

  If a prospective apprentice has worked for more than twelve months in their current role, typically they will be enrolled onto an advanced Level 3 apprenticeship due to their existing knowledge and experience.

  If you are unsure if you can apply, please just contact our friendly team to discuss.

• Maths and English

  Essential Skills are a mandatory part of the apprenticeship programme in Wales.  In this apprenticeship maths, and English will therefore be included in the delivery of the programme; unless you have achieved the desired grade.

  For this apprenticeship Essential Skills are taken at Level 2.

  These are split into Communication (English), and Application of Number (maths).

  You would be prepared for all elements of the Essential Skills by your Trainer-Coach.

• Teaching, learning and assessment

  You will be regularly assessed in the workplace by your Trainer-Coach, with testimonies from your Employer/Trainer. Case studies, pictures/videos and some written assignments/workbooks may also be used by your Trainer-Coach to check your knowledge and understanding.

• What are the next steps in your career?

  The equine industry is vast. There will be scope to move up the ladder, or across the disciplines, and Haddon Training can support each individual apprentice’s goals. We have a variety of progression routes available for our apprentices; this could include progressing onto our BHS Stage Qualifications to further develop skills. Each assigned Trainer-Coach will be there to help you decide on the next step.

Apply today or view our current vacancies here