Equine industry - level 2 apprenticeship framework
This framework sets out the standards and criteria you must meet to complete the apprenticeship programme and receive your apprenticeship certificate for level two equine industry. This is the only level 2 training in this skill acceptable for apprenticeshipsni funding.
About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the equine industry.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to the award of a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in equine industry will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete both a competence-based and knowledge-based qualification, or a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, you must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
- information and communication technology – level 1
Any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications
You need to complete both a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification, or a combined competence and knowledge-based qualification chosen from the lists below.
Competence-based qualification:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Work-based Horse Care 501/1857/2
- BHSQ Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horse Care 501/2284/8
- BHSQ Level 2 Certificate in Horse Care 501/1825/0
- BHSQ Level 2 Certificate in Riding Horses on the Flat 501/1823/7
Knowledge-based qualification:
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Business for the Environment and Land-based Sector 500/9311/3
- BHSQ Level 2 Award in The Principles of Horse Care 501/1826/2
Combined qualification:
- BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2) 603/5519/0
- BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom with Riding (Stage 2) 603/5520/7
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.
There are no formal entry requirements to take part in this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment.
Employers and training contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
For this framework, the participant is required to complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Framework certification is issued on confirmation from the training contractor that the ERR has been completed.
It is recommended that apprentices also achieve a suitable emergency first aid certificate.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the training contractor/college to ensure that all components of this framework are delivered in accordance with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework No 20 Issue 7: 02/24) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy
For more information, contact:
Department for the Economy - Apprenticeships Delivery and Performance Branch