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Equine and Horse Care Level 1 Diploma

at Warwickshire College, Royal Leamington Spa · college

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Our Level One Diploma in Land-based Studies is the ideal course if you are keen to learn more about Horse Care and work in the rural industries with further study for example as yard hand The Level One course is designed to help you become more confident in your learning and ideally progress to higher levels of study at Warwickshire college in either Agriculture, Countryside or Equine . As well as improving your skills with carrying out estate maintenance tasks and working with horses, you will spend time improving your English and Maths too. To help prepare you for further study or work, you will also develop your skills of working in a group and meeting deadlines.Highlights of the course include: Teaching from our caring and expert tutors The chance to develop your practical skills on our Equine yard The opportunity to progress onto the Level Two programmesPlease note: The agreed maximum rider weight to meet welfare guidelines for the current stock of horses at Moreton Morrell College is 13st 7lbs - this is for a rider dressed in riding attire (boots and riding hat). According to welfare guidelines, WCG are unable to provide horses for riders above this maximum weight at this time. Please consider this and factor this into your decision making regarding your study options.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Moreton Morrell College

    Moreton Morrell College, Moreton Morrell, CV35 9BP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Moreton Morrell

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