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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom with Riding (Stage 2)


Qualification Level – 2

Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this qualification is 540

Credits – 54

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 300

 

This qualification contains the following units:

  • Unit 1: Stage 2 Care
  • Unit 2: Stage 2 Lunge
  • Unit 3: Stage 2 Ride

 

Qualification purpose

This is a practical qualification for individuals whose primary focus is the care and exercise of horses. By successfully completing this qualification learners will be able to work in the industry as an assistant groom, competently caring for horses, lungeing and riding to include; dressage and show jumping with appropriate supervision. Learners completing this qualification will be able to ride the horses in their care for exercise. A BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom with Riding (Stage 2) will have knowledge and understanding of horse care, both within a stable yard and more broadly.

 

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for learners looking to begin their career as an assistant groom and would like to be able to exercise horses as part of their role. Learners may be seeking employment in the industry or are already employed and are seeking career advancement. Learners may progress to this qualification after completing the Level 1/Stage 1 Care and Riding. Please refer to entry requirements at unit level.

This qualification is also 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 14 years and above.

What could this qualification lead to?

The BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom with Riding (Stage 2) provides progression for learners intending to enrol onto an equine apprenticeship, further education and/or other qualifications at level 3. Learners completing this qualification could work as:

  • Assistant Groom with riding (exercising horses within the working environment)
  • Assistant Riding School Groom with riding
  • Yard assistant/worker

Employment in these roles could be in a variety of equestrian environments including; riding schools, competition/training yards (any discipline), livery yards, private yards, studs, racing yards, rehabilitation yard, trekking yard, welfare/rescue centres, police and military, and or veterinary centres.

This qualification offers progression to:

  • BHSQ Level 3 Groom with Riding – Dressage (Stage 3)
  • BHSQ Level 3 Groom with Riding – Jump (Stage 3)
  • BHSQ Level 3 Groom with Riding – Complete (Stage 3)

 

To download the qualification specification click here.


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