Course overview

Learners who successfully complete the Foundation Course and demonstrate their aptitude and commitment will be secured employment in a racing yard and will undertake the Level 2 Apprenticeship. This programme will include a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship Standard together with Functional Skills in English and Maths at a minimum Level 1.

• Completed largely at the learner’s place of work.
• Roving Tutor visits every 6 – 8 weeks with a final one-day assessment.
• Open to anyone aged 16 or over, who work more than 30 hours per week in a licensed racing stable.
• The Level 2 Apprenticeship is linked to the scale 2 racing wage.
• Successful completion can lead onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Work-Based Learning Support

The NHC has created online resource pages to support Work-Based Learning for those working towards Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English. They are made through the padlet platform, which works well on mobile devices. Click below to visit pages for both English and Maths.

Functional Skills English
Functional Skills Maths

For more information on the course please click here

Eligibility

This course is tailored for those with no practical experience with horses. However, applicants will be required to go through an interview selection process. This course is designed for 16-year-olds+.

What will you learn

This is open to anyone aged 16 or over, who works more than 30 hours per week in a licensed racing stable. Learners must already have achieved a Level 1 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care OR an equivalent equine qualification OR have relevant occupational experience. The qualification involves study of horse care, work projects collecting evidence of competency and practical assessments. A Level 2 Apprenticeship is an ideal way to increase knowledge and completion is a statement of competence to perform certain practical duties to a particular standard. The Level 2 Apprenticeship also prepares individuals for progression onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship. The Level 2 Apprenticeship is linked to the Scale 2 racing wage.

How To Apply

Do you like the look of the course and want to find out more? We are here to help – you can click on the links below to register your interest or you can apply online now.

Please note: we advise applying online at least 6-9 months in advance of an anticipated course start date to avoid disappointment.

Or contact Amelia Williams or Jade Taylor

 01302 861000
 info@theNHC.co.uk