Course summary

Kingston Maurward is please to be working with Pearson BTEC to offer an Higher National Diploma in Equine Management. The course is highly industry focused with great opportunity to develop practical as well as academic skills. The course has eight units in the first year: Animal Health and Welfare Business and Business Environment Animal Anatomy and Physiology Horse Husbandry Managing Equine facilities Animal Behaviour in Society Animal Nutrition Managing a Successful Project These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Husbandry. In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms. Core modules: Research Project (30 credits) Biological Processes Anthrozoology Equine Health and Disease Work Experience Therapy and Rehabilitation Behavioural approaches to Equine Management There will also be a range of option units at Level 5 available.Animal Health and Welfare Business and Business Environment Animal Anatomy and Physiology Horse Husbandry Management of Equine Facilities Equestrian Performance Marketing Essentials Managing a Successful Project These develop core skills and knowledge in Equine Business Skills, Welfare and Husbandry. In the second year, students study units aimed at progression into equine industry specialisms. Core modules: Research Project (30 credits) Biological Processes Anthrozoology Equine Health and Disease Work Experience Therapy and Rehabilitation Managing and Running a Small Business Advanced Equestrian Performance Horse Event Management The course will provide routes into employment in the equine Management industry or progression to BSc Top Up programmes at specialist Universities and Colleges in the UK.