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Free Level 2 Equine Care Course in Callington

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equine Care Course in Callington. Classes run at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, full-time during the day.

The course combines classroom learning with practical yard work. You choose a riding route or a grooms route to suit your goals. Units cover horse handling, stable management, health and welfare, and equine anatomy. You'll also complete timetabled yard duties and compulsory work experience. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Equine Care.

Who this course is for

If you want your first step into the equine industry this course combines classroom learning with extensive practical time on the yard. You will complete compulsory work experience and develop professional habits through timetabled duties including residential weekend duties. Choose a riding route or grooms route to match your goals.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers • Three or more GCSEs including English and/or Maths at Grade 4, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and English and/or Maths at Grade 4 or equivalent. • Equine experience with riding and horse handling to be discussed at interview to determine appropriate starting point. Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group • Successful completion of previous course and, where relevan

What you will learn

  • You'll develop safe horse handling and yard management skills.
  • You'll learn about equine health, welfare, and basic anatomy.
  • You'll practise stable routines including feeding, grooming, and bedding.
  • You'll build riding or grooming skills depending on your chosen route.
  • You'll carry out compulsory work experience in an equine setting.
  • You'll take part in residential weekend duties to develop professional working habits.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on time on the yard. Assessment includes practical observations, written assignments, and portfolio evidence. You'll be assessed on your yard duties and work experience as part of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Duchy College Stoke Climsland will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Groom, cares for horses in a yard or livery setting.
  • Riding school assistant, supports instructors and manages horses.
  • Stable hand, carries out daily yard duties for a private or commercial yard.
  • Animal Care Assistant, works with horses and other animals in a care role.
  • Equine yard supervisor, oversees daily operations at a yard after gaining experience.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management, deepens your equine knowledge and opens doors to senior yard roles or further study.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Farriery Foundation, a route into specialist hoof care work.
  • Higher National Certificate in Equine Management, for those looking to move into management or higher education in the equine sector.
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