Equine Studies
This one-year course prepares students for careers in Ireland’s growing equine industry, providing essential knowledge and skills related to horses. Ideal for horse enthusiasts, it supports progression to third-level equine studies. By choosing different modules, students can also earn Business or Laboratory Techniques awards to further their education in these fields.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates can find work in companies seeking equine, business, or science skills. They may also progress to Higher Education Institutions through the QQI Links Scheme, including UCD’s Animal Science Equine and TU Shannon’s Bio-Veterinary Science.
Many other degree options are available nationwide at universities and technological universities.
Higher Education Pathways
UCD: DN250 Animal Science-Equine (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH404 Business and Management (Add on Equine Module) (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
TUS Athlone: US867 Bio- Veterinary Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
University of Limerick: LM093 Equine Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
CAFRE College: College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise, Equine Management (3 Years Full-time)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102 or
Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 or
Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371
On successful completion of the Level 5 Horsemanship 5M3371 and the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507 students may meet the requirements for the Green Certificate
Course Content:
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change. See next page for specific options for each course.
Stable & Yard Routine
Laboratory Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Safety & Health
Word Processing
Business Administration
Marketing Practice
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Maths
Electives
Stable & Yard Routine
Maths
Safety & Health at Work
Word Processing
Sport Horse Riding
Sport Horse Riding Instruction
Equine Nutrition
Equine Anatomy & Physiology
Horse Breeding
Horse Conformation & Evaluation
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
5M2102 - Business Studies
5M3771 - Horsemanship
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 FH01
Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
www.dunboynecollege.ie