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If you love horses and see yourself working at a higher level within the equine industry, we will have the course for you; some of our past students have gone on to successful careers in research within performance horse management, rehabilitation, nutrition and equine performance as well as careers in lecturing, instructing or becoming successful Stable Manager.

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Course ref no: UCAS code D422 - Institute code B92

Duration

A full time 1 year course
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

  • HND or Foundation degree (Merit profile)in a relevant/similar subject
  • Mature students will be consider on experience and pass quals
     

Modules

  • Professional Industry Project
  • Research Project
  • Negotiated Project
  • Equine Performance Management
  • Developments in Equine Science
  • Equine Event Organisation
  • Equine Business Management
     

Career Progression

This course will build on your existing skills and equine management experience. Developing skills in nutrition, event management, small business management, stable management, investigative research projects, equitation and care of performance horses. These skills will enable you to enter a specialist area of employment in the equine management sector.
 

Campus

Located at Brooksby Campus

Full Course Title

Bsc (Hons) Equine Performance Management

Equine courses are the ideal starting point for a career within the Equestrian industry.  Equine businesses need employees who can combine technical knowledge with practical skills.  The course allows individuals the opportunity to learn practical skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification.  The Equestrian Centre at Brooksby Melton College boasts industry standard facilities and regularly holds competitions.

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Course ref no: 00042

Duration

9 months

Times

Flex

Venue

Workplace

Fee

£350
This hands-on course is a great way to help you get all the skills you need to get you started in the world of work.  As well as doing the practical horse care bits you will also learn how to find a job, write a CV or complete a job application form and how to have a great interview.
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Course ref no: 21008.b

Duration

A 1 year course running over 3 days per week.
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

Any of the following: NVQ 1 in Horse Care, 4 GCSE's grade D/E, Starting in Horse Care

Modules

  • Prepare stables for horses
  • Clean and maintain stables
  • Feed and water horses
  • Fit and remove clothing on horses
  • Plait, clean and groom horses
  • Care after exercise
  • Riding

Career Progression

You can progress onto the Introduction to Horse Care or go straight into employment

Campus

Located at Brooksby Campus

Full Course Title

NVQ Level 2 in Equine Studies with Employability Skills
This course gives you a start in a range of horse care skills, you'll get to know a little about the industry and by the end you'll be able to make a decision about your next step.
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Course ref no: 21048.b

Duration

A full-time course running over 4 days per week.
Start date: September

Entry Requirements

2 GCSEs grade E or above.

Modules

  • Horse care
  • Basic skills
  • Stable management

Career Progression

You'll be able progress onto other courses within the college and look to building a successful career in the countryside and land based sector.

Full Course Title

EDEXCEL BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Land Based Operations (Equine)
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Course ref no: 00043

Duration

12 months

Times

Flex

Venue

Workplace

Fee

£400

BMC has a long history in both animal care and equestrian courses. We are a regional centre of excellence and our fulltime programmes are over subscribed every year.
 

This course has been specifically designed for those students who are currently not at a high enough level to progress to national Diploma level, or need more hands-on animal experience before they progress.

Courses Available

BMC equine specialisms