Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills relating to the equine industry. We aim to provide professional education & training to enable the learner to pursue a career in the equine industry or continue their studies in further or higher education. This course has numerous unique learning opportunities such as presentations & talks by industry leaders from a variety of equestrian disciplines; trips to local events and equine yards, sales and trips to competition and breeding yards, such as the National Stud. Practical learning experiences are a core element of this course. GCC has secured the support of both local and national horse industry personnel who will provide their help and expertise to students.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Horse Confirmation and Evaluation 5N3361
Stable and Yard Routine - 5N3355
Sport Horse Riding - 5N3359
Equine Nutrition 5N3363
Work Experience - 5N1356
Communications - 5N0690
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Work experience takes place throughout the academic year. Two days per week students gain practical and supervised experience working with horses and the industry professionals. Some parts of Half terms and Easter vaccination periods are spent on work placement. Yard placements alternate throughout the year to give experience in several disciplines.