Level 2 in Equine Care
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Course Duration
Full-time: 1 year (including placement)
Full-time: 1 year (including placement)Full-time: 1 year (including placement)
Course Location
Enniskillen Campus
Level 2 in Equine Care
This practical Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care offers young people the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills required for jobs within the equine sector. The course is taught using the practical facilities at Enniskillen Campus.
Course Entry Requirements
Normally two Grade Cs or three Grade Ds at GCSE or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics.
Those wishing to undertake the riding should be at British Horse Society Stage 1 level as a guide, but they do not need to hold the qualification.
Please note, weight limit for riding is 89 kg (14 stone), including tack and equipment. Spaces on riding modules may be limited.
Students who have not attained a Grade C in English and Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent have to complete Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
Irish Leaving Certificate applications: Ordinary Level – Two Grade 4s or Three Grade 5s including English and Mathematics. Leaving Certificate Applied and Leaving Certificate Foundation Level are not considered as meeting entry requirements for CAFRE programmes. If you require guidance on entry qualifications please email the Key Contact for this course.
Applicants must also demonstrate that they have a minimum of 40 hours of experience in the equine industry, before starting the course.
Campus visits:
If you would like to visit the campus to meet our staff see around our facilities you can book to attend an Open Day. If you can’t attend one of our planned Open Days you are welcome to visit at a time that suits you when the college is open. Please email the Key Course Contact to arrange.
Course content
Main areas of study are:
- Equine health and welfare
- Feeding and watering
- Health and safety
- Horse handling and grooming
- Horse tack and equipment
- Introduction to lungeing
- Riding and exercising horses
- Working in the equine industry
Work placement
A minimum of five-weeks approved work placement is an integral part of this course. Students are encouraged to find work in their area of interest such as breeding, racing, competition yards or riding schools.
Course Progression
This course may provide an opportunity for students to progress onto the Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management. Students are well positioned to find employment in a diverse range of sectors within the equine industry including: racing, show jumping, eventing, dressage and showing, riding schools, livery yards and studs.
Enniskillen Campus
Enniskillen Campus provides the widest range of equine courses in Ireland. The college aims to develop a competitive equine industry and produce graduates with the capability to succeed in a wide range of careers.
Course validated by:
Sarah Mawson
Student
"When I first visited CAFRE Enniskillen, I instantly knew it was the right place for me. The range of opportunities available here really stood out. What I love most about studying Level 2 Equine is that it’s not just about sitting in a classroom learning theory – there’s so much hands-on experience."
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