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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Coaching Riders (Stage 2)

 

Qualification Level – 2

Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this qualification is 220

Credits – 22

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 90

 

This qualification contains the following unit:

  • Unit 4: Stage 2 Coaching

 

Qualification purpose

The purpose of this qualification is to offer a pathway for learners who wish to achieve a coaching qualification only at level 2.  It will provide learners with the foundation skills and knowledge to begin a career in coaching horse riding. Learners completing this qualification will be able to deliver coaching sessions for flatwork and jumping up to 75cm, lunge, lead rein and practical stable management.

It introduces learners to the key responsibilities of a coach, such as planning, delivery and evaluation. Learners will be able to safely deliver coaching sessions from beginner to novice in general riding and stable management, with limited supervision.

Learners achieving this qualification will be able to work in the industry as a foundation or assistant coach delivering lessons to clients with appropriate supervision in a riding school environment. Riding establishments will have an experienced colleague on-site who is able to provide support and guidance as required to the Foundation Coach.

 

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for learners interested in beginning their career in coaching or to further develop their coaching skills. Learners must have knowledge and understanding of horse care, lungeing, riding and an awareness of horse and rider safety and welfare. Please refer to entry requirements at unit level.

This qualification is available to learners at the appropriate level who have industry experience and/or hold non-BHS equine qualifications. To enter they will apply via the BHS RPCL or RPEL direct entry process.

Age range

This qualification is available to learners who are 17 years and above.

 

What could this qualification lead to?

The BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Coaching Riders (Stage 2) provides progression into employment for learners to develop their coaching skills, enrol onto an equine apprenticeship, further education and/or other qualifications at level 3. Learners completing this qualification could work as:

  • Foundation Coach working in a Riding Centre/School
  • Assistant Coach

 

This qualification offers progression to the following qualification:

  • BHSQ Level 3 Coaching Riders (Stage 3)

 

To download the qualification specification click here.

 

For more information about this qualification please visit the BHS website.