Expand+This one-year course aims to provide students with experience in hands on and classroom equine education within the industry and college leading to qualification for employment opportunities in the industry, including training yards and equestrian ce...

Hide-This one-year course aims to provide students with experience in hands on and classroom equine education within the industry and college leading to qualification for employment opportunities in the industry, including training yards and equestrian centres, stud farms and racing yards. This is a follow on from the Level 5 Certificate in Horsemanship course. It is a one-year programme designed to equip students with knowledge, experience, hands on skills and learning equine science to find employment in the Irish Equine Industry or to start their own business. Students spend time in a variety of equine establishments such as Clonshire Equestrian Centre Adare, Limerick and many local stud and racing yards, to gain hands on experience and also class time in the college for learning. Students are encouraged to use this course as training towards the varied HSI Coaching and British Horse Society Instructors qualifications, to gain entry to employment in the Irish Horse Industry in stud farms, racing yards, equestrian centres. On successful completion of the programme students are awarded the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies.

Expand+There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exe...

Hide-There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exempt from this fee if you hold
1. A medical card in your own right or dependant on a medical card holder
2. Receiving a Back to Education Allowance
3. Receive VTOS
4. Receive a Student maintenance grant

QQI examination fees €50 (Level 5)
QQI examination fees €80 (Level 6)

Exam fees subject to exemptions

Administration charges for this course €300

Additional course fees may apply.

Expand+MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinanc...

Hide-MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinance.ie

BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection.
The allowance can be paid to people who wish to do or take approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment.
Participants get a standard rate of payment which is not means tested. If you are signing for unemployment credits or submitting medical certificates for illness credits, you may apply to take part in the scheme through your Social Welfare Office.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SCHEME
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which are funded by the Department of Education and Skills with assistance from the European Social Fund. This scheme gives you a second chance to go back to full time education and training. It allows you to keep your social welfare allowances while attending your full time course in the college. All applicants must be 21 years or over to qualify

Who Qualifies for VTOS?
Adults over 21 years of age and have been receiving social welfare benefits for at least 6 months (156 days).

What allowances are payable?
If eligible and accepted on the scheme, students continue to get full Social Welfare Entitlements plus course fees, some lunch and travel expenses may also be paid for.

Expand+Applications should be made directly to Colaiste Chiarain PLC online application form or call 061 397 700.

You must have obtained Level 5 Cert in Horsemanship. Applicants must have passed the level 5 riding module to join this programme.

GARDA...

Hide-Applications should be made directly to Colaiste Chiarain PLC online application form or call 061 397 700.

You must have obtained Level 5 Cert in Horsemanship. Applicants must have passed the level 5 riding module to join this programme.

GARDA VETTING
Croom College of Further Education is committed to practices which safeguard the welfare of students, young people and vulnerable adults. Garda Vetting is conducted on students attending courses where interaction with children or vulnerable adults is a feature of the course.