| Course Name |
Horsemanship - Equitation or Stud Management |
| Course Provider |
Kildalton Agricultural College |
| Course Code |
5M3371 |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Piltown, Kildalton |
| Course Content |
Expand+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
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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.
Course Structure and Content
The course consists of 30 weeks course work at Kildalton College.
During this time students develop knowledge and skills in areas such as:
Stable and Yard Routine
Equine Work Practice
Sport Horse Riding
Young Horse Schooling
Students spend a considerable amount of time developing their handling skills.
Students intending to concentrate solely on a career in Stud Management are given an additional opportunity to focus on Horse Breeding and Management modules.
This course does not meet the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption.
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| FET Code |
5M3371 - Horsemanship |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Applications should be made directly to Kildalton College by 1st June. Course commences the following September. |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
On successful completion of the first year programme students are awarded the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship.
This does not meet the training requirements for Stamp Duty Exemption. |
| Entry Requirements |
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 1st January following entry to the course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
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Students with this Level 5 award may apply to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation). This course is offered at Kildalton College. Students also have the option of applying to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Stud M...
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Students with this Level 5 award may apply to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship (Equitation). This course is offered at Kildalton College. Students also have the option of applying to a Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Stud Management). The location of this course is to be confirmed.
Students can also apply via the Higher Education Links Scheme, for the Higher Certificate in Business in Equine Studies (AL025) and Higher Cert in Business in Equine (AL652) at Athlone Institute of Technology.
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| Further Enquiries |
Kildalton Agricultural College
Tel: 051 644 400 |
| Financial Support |
Maintenance Grant - Teagasc Grant Scheme |
| Application Date |
By 1st June |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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