Courses

Which type of course would you like?

Decide if you want to gain a recognised qualification as a result of your course. If you don't, the range of TOCES Certificate courses will suit you. If you do, the BHS or BTEC courses would be most suitable.

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We have devised a short and simple questionnaire to help you choose a suitable course.

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Selecting the right course

If in doubt, look at the detailed contents of the lower level course and ask yourself whether you have a good basic knowledge of 60 - 70% of the topics covered. If the answer is 'No' we would suggest that you enrol on the lower level course - don't worry if you find that you have already covered some of the work; it is important to gain a sound foundation of knowledge to build upon. If the answer is 'Yes', then the higher level course would be more suitable for you.

Potential SHM2, HNC or HND students should have at least three years' experience with horses and have a thorough knowledge of basic horse care; these courses can prove heavy going if the underpinning knowledge is insufficient. Alternatively you should have a good scientific knowledge. Studying individual modules of a lower level TOCES Certificate course can help prepare you for studying at HNC/HND level.

Note that BHS Horse Owner's Certificate courses are designed to be progressive so, if choosing this range, you should ideally start at level one.

TOCES Certificate Courses	BHS Courses	BTEC Courses / Degree Programmes
Introductory / Novice Level
Basic Stable Management Course Ref: BSM Basic Stable Management Module Certificates Course Ref: BSM M1-M10	BHS Horse Knowledge and Care Stage 1 Course Ref: BHS HKC 1 BHS Horse Owner's Certificate Level 1 Course Ref: HOC 1	BTEC Foundation Certificate in Horse Management Course Ref: FCHM BTEC Intermediate Certificate in Horse Management Course Ref: ICHM
Foundation Level
Senior Horsemaster's Course Level 1 Certificates Course Ref: SHM1-SHM10 Senior Horsemaster's Course 1 Course Ref: SHM1	BHS Horse Knowledge and Care Stage 2 Course Ref: BHS HKC 2 BHS Horse Knowledge and Care Stage 3 Course Ref: BHS HKC 3 BHS Horse Owner’s Certificate Level 2 Course Ref: HOC 2 BHS Horse Owner’s Certificate Level 3 Course Ref: HOC 3	BTEC National Certificate in Equine Studies Course Ref: NC BTEC National Level Unit Certificates Course Ref: NU... BTEC Advanced Certificate in Horse Management Course Ref: ACHM
Higher / Advanced Level
Instructional Techniques Course Course Ref: IT Senior Horsemaster's Course 2 Course Ref: SHM2	BHS Horse Knowledge and Care Stage 4 Course Ref: BHS HKC 4 BHS Horse Owner’s Certificate Level 4 Course Ref: HOC 4	BTEC Higher National Diploma in Equine Business Management Course Ref: HND EBM BTEC Higher National Level Unit Certificates Course Ref: HNU BTEC Professional Diplomas Course Ref: Pro Dip BTEC Higher National Diploma in Equine Science Course Ref: HND ES BTEC Higher National Diploma in Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Rehabilitation Course Ref: HND BWR BTEC Higher National Certificate in Equine Behaviour, Welfare and Rehabilitation Course Ref: HNC BWR BTEC Higher National Certificate in Equine Science Course Ref: HNC ES BTEC Higher National Certificate in Equine Business Management Course Ref: HNC EBM

TOCES Certificate Courses

BHS Courses

BTEC Courses / Degree Programmes

Introductory / Novice Level

Basic Stable Management
Course Ref: BSM

Basic Stable Management Module Certificates
Course Ref: BSM M1-M10

BHS Horse Knowledge and Care Stage 1
Course Ref: BHS HKC 1

BHS Horse Owner's Certificate Level 1
Course Ref: HOC 1

BTEC Foundation Certificate in Horse Management
Course Ref: FCHM

BTEC Intermediate Certificate in Horse Management
Course Ref: ICHM

Foundation Level

Senior Horsemaster's Course Level 1 Certificates
Course Ref: SHM1-SHM10