Racing Groom
The Racing Groom is an integral part of the team in a racehorse yard.
Stable Staff NPA SCQF Level 6
The Level 6 qualification has been designed to mirror the traditional skills associated with caring for racehorses whilst embracing technology and innovation seen within the Scottish workforce.
Duration
Part-time, block-release, day release or evening modes*
Cost
Fully funded for most learners - contact us to discuss
Entry Level
Advanced
Qualification
Stable Staff NPA SCQF Level 6
Dates & Locations
Work Based
Course Content
The Level 6 is made up of the following NPAs:
| Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| National Progression Award in Horse Care at SCQF | 6 | 1 |
| National Progression Award - Leadership for the Racehorse Industry at SCQF | 6 | 1 |
| National Progression Award in Racehorse care and Management at SCQF | 6 | 1 |
| NPA in Racehorse Exercise and Performance (Optional) | 6 | 1 |
| Professional Development Award (PDA) in Equine Breeding at SCQF (Optional) | 7 | 1 |
* This qualification will be completed in your own time with support from an SRA member of staff and assessed in the workplace.
Following the completion of a Level 5 qualification, and/or 2 years industry experience, learners can apply for the Level 6 qualification. This qualification consists of the following NPAs:
Horse Care
This NPA consists of 5 units;
- Horse Care: Watering & Feeding
- Horse Care: Tacking Up for Ridden Competition Work
- Horse Care: Horse Health, diseases & biosecurity
- Horse Care: Anatomy & Physiology: An Introduction
- Horse Care: Trimming, turnout & clipping (contact us to discuss the options around this unit)
Racehorse Care and Management
This NPA consists of 4 units
- Horse Care: Horse Fittening
- Contribute to the design and implementation of training programmes for racehorses
- Evaluate Training Programmes for Racehorses
- Working with Young Horses in Preparation for Ridden Work
Leadership for the Racehorse Industry
This NPA consists of 4 units
- Leadership in Practice
- Customer Service in the Horseracing Industry
- Developing Sustainable Practice in the Horseracing Industry
- Yard Management
Racehorse Exercise & Performance
This NPA consists of 4 units
- Racehorse Care: Preparation for Ridden Work
- Providing Non Ridden Exercise for Horses
- Riding Racehorses for Routine Exercise
- Riding a Racehorse to Improve Performance
The Level 6 qualification offers a pathway for career progression into senior yard roles, racecourse work and training opportunities.
Apply for this course
If you are interested in applying for this course please submit the contact form below.