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BHSQ Level 4 Senior Eventing Coach (Stage 4)

 

Qualification Level – 4

Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this qualification is 1280 minimum / 1330 maximum

Credits – 128 minimum / 133 maximum

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) – 495 minimum / 520 maximum

 

This qualification contains the following units:

  • Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
  • Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management
  • Unit 3: Stage 4 Senior Lunge
  • Unit 7: Stage 4 Senior Coaching Eventing

And one of the following optional units:

  • Unit 4: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing
  • Unit 5: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Dressage
  • Unit 6: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping

 

Qualification purpose

A person holding the BHSQ Level 4 Senior Eventing Coach (Stage 4) qualification will hold the technical knowledge to coach dressage up to Elementary level, show jumping up to 1m and cross country up to 1.10m. They will be able to coach private, semi-private, group and lunge lessons. Coaches will be able to show genuine improvement of horse and rider while demonstrating a sound knowledge of coaching methods and principles.

 

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is for learners who wish to base their career on managing a business, training and producing horses and coaching clients, students and staff. It is likely that learners will already be employed or working on a self-employed basis in the industry and are seeking career advancement. Individuals may hold the BHS Stage 3 Coach qualification and wish to progress their coaching to a higher level with a focus on coaching riders in eventing covering dressage, show jumping and cross country. Learners may progress to this qualification after completing a BHSQ Level 3 Coach qualification. 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 18 years and above.


What could this qualification lead to?

BHSQ Level 4 Senior Coach qualifications have been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure that the content is appropriate for those working in the sector.

These qualifications have been designed primarily to support career progression to a senior or management role. Learners completing these qualifications could access roles in areas such as:

  • Riding School/Yard/Centre Manager and Senior Coach
  • Senior Coach in a variety of establishments
  • Senior Coach supervising and mentoring trainee and new coaches
  • College or University Coach/Lecturer
  • Presenting demonstrations and events
  • Freelance Senior Coach
  • Freelance Senior Coach, Senior Groom and Rider/Trainer

 

These qualifications offer progression to:

  • BHS Performance Coach (BHSI) qualifications (please refer to entry requirements)

 

To download the qualification specification click here.

 

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