Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management (720)
Introduction
Develop your practical skills while learning about aspects of horse health, behaviour and welfare with our Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management at Writtle College.
We offer two extended diplomas in equine management at Writtle. This one, the 720, has fewer mandatory study units. It will suit you if you want to work in a hands-on role with horses, or in the wider equine industry.
You’ll fine-tune your practical skills while expanding your knowledge of equine health, nutrition, behaviour and welfare.
As a student at Writtle College you’ll be based in our Equine Training and Development Centre. Part of our rural 150-hectare campus, it’s home to around 70 horses and a range of facilities.
If you've already completed the Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Equine Management, you can start this course in Year 2.
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Entry requirements
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Fees and funding
Facilities
Hands-on learning
Study with Writtle College and benefit from:
- dedicated Equine Training and Development Centre on our Cow Watering Campus
- working stable yard, with around 70 horses on campus
- indoor and outdoor riding arenas
- oval horse walker
- therapy barn
- 150-hectare campus with grazing and space for events
- DIY Livery Yard for students' horses.
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- make full use of facilities including library and IT resources
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Awarding body
City & Guilds
City & Guilds is the global leader in skills development and apprenticeship schemes with 2 million learners working on diverse qualifications every year.
Careers and educational progression
After completing this Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma, you’ll be well-placed to start a career in the equine industry. Possible job roles include:
- Stable yard supervisor
- Exercise rider
- Competition groom
- Event supervisor
- Retail saddlery assistant
- Assistant saddler
- Apprentice saddle fitter
- Country store retail assistant
Or you might choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree such as our BSc (Hons) Equine Performance Science, BSc (Hons) Equine Behaviour Science, or BSc (Hons) Equine Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation.
