Equine Studies
at North Kent College, Dartford · college
What the college says
This is a one-year, full time course consisting of a range of subjects that enable students to achieve a sound foundation in equine studies preparing them for employment or apprenticeships within the industry. The course offers students exceptional opportunity to gain hands on experience to develop their practical skills in horse husbandry and riding. The course structure comprises a range of units designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the principals of horse care. There are mandatory units and a choice between two optional units. Duties on the College Yard, and work experience, are also both core to this qualification.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Hadlow College
Hadlow College of Agriculture & Horticulture Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge, TN11 0AL
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Tonbridge
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Loughborough · East Midlands · 1 year
- Their version
Royal Leamington Spa · West Midlands · 1 year
- Their version
The Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Berkshire · South East · 35 weeks