Level 2 Certificate in Safe Working in the Equine Industry (City and Guilds NPTC)

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INTRODUCTION

Compliance with health and safety legislation is important in all areas of employment including the horse industry. The Level 2 Certificate in Safe Working in the Equine Industry has been developed to provide candidates with the knowledge and skills needed to help them protect their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their activities. The qualification raises awareness of hazards and risks in the equine working environment, and looks at the control measures associated with basic routine equine tasks.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific entry requirements for this course although candidates will need some equine experience and an appropriate level of basic skills in numeracy and literacy.

COURSE CONTENT
Core Units:

Unit 001 Safe Working in the Equine Industry

The aim of this unit is to provide candidates with an awareness of the effects that accidents and ill health can have on an equine business. It identifies the responsibilities of the employee and the employer, and highlights the consequences of unsafe behaviour in the equine work place. It also outlines the key points and importance of risk assessments for anybody working with or around horses.

Unit 002 Recognising Risks and Control Measures in the Equine Environment

The aim of this unit is to provide candidates with an awareness of the hazards and risks in the equine working environment. It looks at the main sources of accidents in the workplace and the risks and control measures associated with a range of routine yard tasks. It includes a section on safety when riding horses and how to deal with an accident or emergency that may occur when working with or around horses.

ASSESSMENT
To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete the following:

 A single GOLA test. The test includes 30 questions and candidates must achieve a minimum of 70% correct answers.

A City and Guilds NPTC assignment, marked by the centre according to externally set marking criteria. The assignment is based on the candidates own place of work/yard.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Those who wish to develop knowledge of health and safety requirements in the horse industry.

Course Fees

Full-time students do not pay course or examination entry fees, except in some cases when there are examination re-sits. Part-time students pay course fees, which are displayed in College publications or are obtainable from Admissions, and examination entry and / or registration fees.

This course information was deemed to be correct at the time of publication, though course modules and content are subject to change by the awarding body.

NB Please only add additional course material costs under the heading 'Additional Costs'. Course fees, exam and registration costs are not to be included - the learner needs to refer to current publications for fees.