Teagasc
Location
Kildalton
Educational program name
Horsemanship (Stud Management)
Language
English
EQF level
4
I-VET / C-VET
I-VET
Modality
Formal
Short Summary
This course will equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to find employment in responsible positions in the equine industry, gaining experience in breeding, young stock production and the management of an equine enterprise.
Keywords/Topics
Stable and Yard Routine, Work Practice, Communications, Young Horse Training Techniques, Anatomy and Physiology, Horse Breeding
Cost
€990. While €7,000 for a Non-EU Citizen
Contact
Teagasc-College-Prospectus-2022.pdf
Certification
QQI
Start date
2023-09-11
Duration
1 Year (Full time)
Key skill set
Analytical, listening, communication, problem solving skills
Category
Animal Husbandry
Entry conditions
Applicants must be 17 years old or over on 1st
January following entry to Level 5, and ideally should have completed the senior cycle of second
level education.
Learning outcomes
Successful graduates will be able to gain employment in the horse industry or may also apply for the Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Horsemanship.