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Horse Care Level 2

at City College Norwich, Norwich · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The Level 2 in Horse Care has been designed by the British Horse Society (BHS) and employers to develop your skills and knowledge to a level where you will be able to take care and work with horses, under limited supervision. You'll explore a range of units to develop your skills and knowledge around stable maintenance, feeding horses, monitoring health and wellbeing, and handling horses. The Program of Study combines the British Horse Society Qualifications (BHSQ) Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horse Care, with Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths lessons (depending on previous qualifications), work experience and weekend duties. You will need to purchase your PPE for the Equine Centre. Details with what is required will be provided at enrolment. You will work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring our horses are provided with the highest welfare standards. During practical sessions, you will be involved with yard duties, which includes mucking out, maintaining the yards and paddocks, feeding, grooming and exercising the horses.

What you need to get on

� Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 3 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 1 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 BH

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

  • 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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