Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care & Management (Level 3)

About This Course

Why Choose this course?

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care and Management is aimed at those who have significant experience with horses and are already working in the equine industry in a position of responsibility, such as Head Groom.

If this is you and you are looking for a qualification which is nationally recognised and reflects your knowledge, then this course is definitely worth considering!

Apprentices aged 19 and under will receive, at a minimum, the National Minimum Wage for Apprenticeships (£2.65 per hour).

Apprentices aged 19 and over will receive a minimum of £2.65 per hour in their first year and then receive, at a minimum, the full National Minimum Wage, appropriate to their age, in subsequent years.

Course Content

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Horse Care and Management consists of the following:

City & Guilds NPTC Diploma in Work Based Horse Care and Management Level 3
NPTC Level 3 Award in Business for the Environment and the Land Based Sector
Functional Skills Maths Level 2
Functional Skills English Level 2
Completion of the Lantra Employment Rights and Responsibilities Workbook - Equine

Course Requirements

In order to join this programme you will need to be employed in a suitable equine environment in a supervisory or managerial position. If you are having trouble finding a suitable position please contact us, we may be able to help.

Assessment

You will need to complete a portfolio and pass work based practical assessments and take on-line assessments to establish knowledge and experience. You will be assessed and supported by one of the College’s assessors.

Progression & Employment Prospects

You may wish to continue your studies with either a Higher Education course or look at taking a course in a different but related subject.

Funding Support

Apprenticeships for those aged under 19 are fully funded. Apprenticeships for those over this age are part funded, with employers expected to make a part or full contribution.

Employer Contribution

Information on the required employer contribution is available on request.

Links

Find an apprenticeship job vacancy with the:
Apprenticeship Vacancy Matching Service

Further apprenticeship information:
About Apprenticeships / All Apprenticeship Courses / apprenticeships.org.uk

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Non-apprenticeship option

Not everyone may be interested in undertaking an Apprenticeship and yet would still like to undertake a work-based learning qualification. Unfortunately in such circumstances funding support is not available and therefore full course fees shall apply.

At A Glance

Course Type

Advanced Apprenticeship

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Attendance

You will not be required to attend College, all support is provided in the workplace, online, via email and through regular telephone contact.

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Location

An Apprenticeship can be taken anywhere in England. Unfortunately government funding is not available to support Apprenticeships in the rest of the UK, however this work-based learning course may still be taken but full course fees will apply.

Course Length

18 Months (approx)

Start Date

As this is a rolling programme, you can start this qualification at any point during the year.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements to start this course, however you should have sufficient motivation and ability to complete the award and be employed in a supervisory or managerial position.

Course Fees

We offer two different payment options; payment in full, or our ‘Pay as you Learn’ monthly payment scheme – details of these payment options can be found here.

Sources of financial help can be found on our student finance page. If you will be 24 years of age or above at the start of your course you may be able to apply for one of the Government’s new 24+ Advanced Learning Loans.

If you have any questions regarding the payment of course fees please contact our administration team.
Age at start of course	Annual Fee Scheme (?)	Pay as You Learn scheme (?)	City & Guilds Fees*
16-18	No fees payable	No fees payable	No fees payable
19-23	£495 payable by employer	£28 per month payable for employer	£164 payable by employer
24+	£495 payable by employer PLUS £2966 payable by the learner	£28 per month payable by the employer PLUS £165 per month payable by learner	£164 payable by employer
Overseas	Not available	Not available	Not available

* These are current figures and may be subject to change.

Before making any change in your financial undertakings it is recommended that you seek advice from an independent source, for example the Money Advice Service.

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