Technical Certificate in Equine Care
at Coastland College, Weymouth · college
What the college says
Further Education Students
What you need to get on
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, maths and science. You must have experience working with horses, a genuine interest and enthusiasm for horses is also essential. Riding ability demonstrated at interview needs to be BHS stage 1 standard to include the ability to ride over poles and basic jumping over individual fences from trot and canter at up to 70 cm.The Equine Academy has a weight limit of 85kg (13 Stone 5 llbs) for all riders.
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
Weymouth And Kingston Maurward College
WEYMOUTH COLLEGE CRANFORD AVENUE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7LQ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · WEYMOUTH
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