Equine Laboratory Technician / Research Officer / Equine Nutritionist

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Equine Management

Pathway: Equine Science. Learners complete 9 mandatory units and 6 optional units.

BTEC

Mandatory Units

  • Equine Structure, Form and Function

  • Equine Diet and Nutrition

  • Managing Equine Disease

  • Horse Tack, Equipment and Rugs

  • Equine Health and Husbandry

  • Work Experience in the Equine Sector

  • Preparation and Presentation for Competition Disciplines

  • Equine Behaviour

  • Managing an Equine Yard.

Recommended optional units:

  • Horse Fitness

  • Riding Horses in the Open

  • Investigative Research Project in the Equine Sector

  • Practical Skills in Animal Science

  • Animal Metabolism

  • Equine Function at the Cellular Level.

Lantra Awards Legislative Tests/Skills-based Programmes

The following Lantra Awards courses complement your BTEC Nationals in Equine Management course, offering your learners additional key work-based skills to help them pursue a career in this sector.

Lantra Awards Technical Award in Safe and Effective Use of Veterinary Medicines*

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Lantra Awards Technical Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (Including Skills Identity Card)

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Lantra Awards Technical Award in Health and Safety for Agriculture and Horticulture

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*Majority of content covered within BTEC Level 3 Nationals Extended Diploma in Equine Management – see specification or Lantra Awards assessment guidance for full details.

 

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