Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship/Stud Management
| Duration: | One year |
|---|---|
| Awarding Body: | FETAC |
| Course Code: | CHBTS / CHBTE |
| Progression: | 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 |
Location
Both course options are offered at Kildalton College, Piltown, Co Kilkenny.
Entry Requirements and Application Procedures
Applications should be made directly to Kildalton College by 1 June. Holders of the Level 5 Certificate in Horse Breeding and Training, or other equivalent qualifications, apply directly to Kildalton College. Applicants must have passed the Level 5 riding module to join this programme. Applicants with equivalent qualification must undergo the Teagasc RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process to determine exemption for transfer to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate.
Horsemanship Option
Course Aims
This one-year course aims to provide students with:
- Knowledge and skills relating to breaking and training young horses
- Qualification for employment opportunities in the industry including training yards and equestrian centres
- Progression and articulation options to higher level courses
This is a follow on from the Level 5 Certifi cate in Horse Breeding and Training (Horsemanship Option) course. It is a one-year programme designed to equip people to fi nd employment in responsible positions in the sport horse industry or to start their own business.
Students spend 30 weeks at Kildalton College developing their:
- Riding and horse management skills
- Breaking three and four year olds
- Training young horses for sales and competitions
- Learning to teach/coach
Students are encouraged to use this course as training towards the HIS Coaching and British Horse Society Instructors qualifi cations.
On successful completion of the programme students are awarded the FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certifi cate in Horsemanship which meets the training requirements for start up assistance and schemes as a young trained farmer.
Stud Management Option
Course Aims
This one-year course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills relating to stud management and an opportunity to work on commercial stud farms which enable them to gain experience in:
- Handling Horses
- Foaling
- Working with Mares and Foals
- Stallion Work
- Preparing Yearlings and Weanlings for Sale
This is a follow on from the Level 5 Certificate in Horse Breeding and Training course (Stud Management Option). It is a one-year programme designed to equip people to find employment in responsible positions in the thoroughbred or sport horse industry, or gaining experience for breeding their own stock.
Students attend Kildalton College for course work prior to completing a practical training period on some of the best stud farms in Ireland and then return to Kildalton College to finish their course work.
On successful completion of the programme students are awarded the FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Stud Management which meets the training requirements for start up assistance and schemes as a young trained farmer.
