Course summary

Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, brings together two Further and Higher Education colleges to make one strong, responsive and ambitious organisation with the vision, resources and expertise to best support the evolving and growing skills demands in the region and beyond. Located on the stunning Jurassic Coast and the beautiful Dorset countryside, our campuses offer a diverse range of courses, training and CPD that cater to a wide array of interests, career paths and business needs. Across our two campuses we offer full and part-time higher education courses, with Weymouth focussing on vocational courses such as art, media, performing arts, health and social care, sport and public services and Kingston Maurward specialising in land-based courses covering subjects such as agriculture, wildlife, ecology and conservation. Together, we focus on the best interests of students, staff and employers in our local community and beyond, with industry-standard facilities, experienced teaching staff and outstanding support in a diverse, vibrant and welcoming environment. This course is offered at our Kingston Maurward campus who are pleased to be working with Pearson 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.