Equine

Equine Apprentices on programme with Poultec are employed within the Equine Industry and could work on a number of different sites including livery yards, stud farms, riding schools and equine welfare charities. Poultec’s tutors visit each learner regularly at their place of work to provide on-site training, support and assessment. Each Learner is provided with access to an on-line portfolio and learning resources.

Whilst Apprenticeships are tailored specifically to the place of work, they will include:

• Best practice in the care and handling of horses.
• Preparing horses for public appearance.
• Tacking up and preparing horses for exercise.
• All day-to-day routines to ensure high standards of horse welfare.
• Workplace health and safety

There are a host of progression opportunities within the equine industry to enable you to fulfil your potential.

Intermediate Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship is ideal for those who are new to the industry and would like to start a career with working with horses. This Apprenticeship is delivered on-site, in your workplace and is tailored specifically to the needs of Apprentice and Employer. Pathways include Horse Care, Riding or Breeding.

Tutors regularly visit the Apprentices place of work, providing teaching and assessment. Apprentices will also be invited to workshops where additional skills and knowledge are delivered in subjects that the Apprentice would not normally learn in their workplace.

Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horse Care
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care (technical certificate)
Level 1 Functional Skills Maths & English

Higher Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship is suited to those working in or towards a supervisory or management position. This qualification builds on the skills and knowledge already learning on the Intermediate Apprenticeship, as well as introducing team management. Units are selected from a diverse range of units to ensure that the qualification is tailored specifically to the place of work. Pathways in Riding, Breeding OR Coaching are available.

Tutors regularly visit the Apprentices place of work, providing teaching and assessment. Apprentices will also be invited to workshops where additional skills and knowledge are delivered in subjects that the Apprentice would not normally learn in their workplace.

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Work Based Horse Care & Management
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Horse Care & Management (technical certificate)
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English