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Equine Management, Level 3

at City College Norwich, Norwich · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This is a 2 year Program of Study and you will achieve a Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma. The first year covers a range of practical skills and knowledge that builds your core skills to work around horses, including how to work safely around horses, how to plan and carry out yard operations, understanding horse health care, handling, feeding and nutrition. You will learn about how to prepare horses for presentation, including how to fit a range of tack and equipment. Practical skills such as grooming, clipping, trimming and plaiting will be developed alongside husbandry skills such as mucking out and feeding. In the second year you will develop an understanding and skills related to event management, as well as understanding the principles of equitation and how to run a business. You will continue to develop your skills related to your chosen pathway. Equine students have the opportunity to attend a variety of trips, experiencing local industries and events. Previous trips include visits to the National Stud, Great Yarmouth Race Course, as well as supporting with events at Blackwater and Houghton International Horse Trials. The Program of Study combines the City and Guilds Level 3 Technical Diploma in Equine Management (Year 1) and Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management in your chosen pathway (Year 2) , with work experience and weekend duties. Students will need to purchase their PPE for the Equine Centre. Details with what is required will be provided at

What you need to get on

- Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language, science and maths. - Completion of a taster day Entry onto the Riding Pathway will require successful completion of a riding assessment. As a guide, students should have a riding ability close to the British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 Ride standard. Due to the nature and welfare of the horses at the college, there is a personal weight restriction of 85 kg. Non-riding options are available by taking the Groom Pathway. Link to

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Easton College

    Easton College Bawburgh Road, Norwich, NR9 5DX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Norwich

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