Level 5 Certificate in Horse Breeding and Training
| Duration: | One year |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body: | FETAC |
| Course Code: | CHTXX |
| Progression: | Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship or Stud Management Higher Education Links Scheme to the Higher Certificate in Business Studies in Equine Studies |
| Location: | Kildalton College |
| Method of application: | Direct to Kildalton College |
| Maintenance Grant: | Teagasc Grant Scheme |
Course Aims
This one-year course aims to provide students with:
- Knowledge and skills relating to the sport horse industry
- Qualification for employment opportunities in the industry including stud farms, training yards and equestrian centres
- Progression and articulation options to higher level courses
Location
The course is offered at Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny.
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
There is no minimum educational entry requirement but students who have completed the Leaving Certificate are likely to benefit most from the course. Applicants must be over 17 years on 1 January following entry to the course. Applications should be made directly to Kildalton College by 1 June.
Stud Management Option
Level 5 consists of 32 weeks course work at Kildalton College. During this time students develop knowledge and skills in:
- Young Horse Evaluation
- First Aid
- Loose Schooling
- Lunging
- Long Reining
Students spend a considerable amount of time developing their handling skills. They receive training in:
- Horse Breeding
- Young Horse Management
- Grassland Management
- Business Management
- Stud Management
- Equine Nutrition
- Horse Health
Horsemanship Option
Level 5 consists of 32 weeks course work at Kildalton College. During this time students develop knowledge and skills in:
- Riding Horses, Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country
- Lunging
- Introduction to Coaching
- Young Horse Evaluation
Students spend a considerable amount of time developing their riding skills. They receive training in:
- Stud Management
- Equine Nutrition
- Horse Health
- First Aid
- Young Horse Management
- Grassland Management
- Business Management
On successful completion of the first year programme students are awarded the FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Horse Breeding and Training. (This does not meet the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption).
Progression
Students with this Level 5 award may apply for the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemenship/Stud Management at Kildalton College, or via the Higher Education Links Scheme, for the Higher Certificate in Equine Studies (AL025) at Athlone Institute of Technology.
