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.

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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.

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