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Free Level 2 Equine Care Course in Pulborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Equine Care Course in Pulborough. Classes run at Brinsbury College, full-time during the day. You'll need at least one GCSE at grade 4 or above in maths or English, plus some experience working with horses. The course runs for one year and covers a wide range of equine skills, including industry visits, guest speaker sessions, and practical demonstrations. It's a solid foundation for employment in the equine sector or for moving on to further study.

Who this course is for

If you're passionate about horses, this course is perfect for you!

Our Level 2 Equine qualification offers an unmissable opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of equine-related skills.

You will experience a range of activities, including industry visits, guest speakers and demonstrations. Alongside learning

Completing this course will open up opportunities for further education and a range of employment.

The enrichment, along with the variety of units, helps to prepare you for employment within the equine industry.

In addition, you will be offered guidance to train and take the British Horse Society (BHS) exams.

Entry requirements

You will need to have one GCSE at grade 4 ( C) or above in either maths or English and some experience of working with horses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical horse care skills across a range of equine tasks.
  • You'll learn how to handle and manage horses safely.
  • You'll study equine health, behaviour, and welfare.
  • You'll gain knowledge of stable management and yard routines.
  • You'll take part in industry visits to see professional equine environments.
  • You'll learn from guest speakers and live demonstrations by industry professionals.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Industry visits, guest speakers, and demonstrations are built into the programme. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that reflect real equine care work. Brinsbury College will give you full details of the assessment schedule when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brinsbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Groom. Day-to-day care and exercise of horses in a yard.
  • Stable hand. Mucking out, feeding, and general yard duties.
  • Riding school assistant. Supporting instructors and caring for school horses.
  • Equine yard supervisor. Overseeing daily yard operations and junior staff.
  • Horse breeder's assistant. Supporting breeding programmes and foal care.
  • Livery yard assistant. Caring for horses kept at a livery yard.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Horse Management. A deeper study of equine science, breeding, and yard management for those aiming at supervisory or specialist roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Horse Care. A work-based qualification recognised by employers across the equine industry.
  • Foundation Degree in Equine Studies. For those looking to move into equine science, therapy, or management at a higher level.
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