The Open College of Equine Studies

BTEC National Level Unit Certificates

BTEC National Certificate and Higher National Certificate/Diploma modules can be studied individually resulting in a BTEC Certificate of Unit Achievement. Each course includes the course module (as sent to NC or HNC/HND students) and, with the exception of the business management modules, one short (maximum two days) Study Week at TOCES yard in Suffolk.

The complete National Certificate or Higher National Certificate/Diploma course can be built up module by module. An additional module covering common skills is completed before the Higher National Certificate/Diploma qualification is awarded.

National Certificate Level

Equine Anatomy and Physiology - Course Reference: NU1

Equine Nutrition - Course Reference: NU2

Health and Disease - Course Reference: NU3

Equine Veterinary Care - Course Reference: NU4

Equine Lameness - Course Reference: NU5

Care of the Competition Horse - Course Reference: NU6

Business and Estate Management - Course Reference: NU7

Evolution and Behaviour - Course Reference: NU8

Equine Reproduction - Course Reference: NU9

Management of Youngstock - Course Reference: NU10

Higher National Certificate/Diploma Level

Equine Anatomy and Physiology - Course Reference: HNU1

Equine Health and Nutrition - Course Reference: HNU2

Equine Fitness and Training - Course Reference: HNU3

Equine Injury, Disease and Recovery - Course Reference: HNU4

Business and Finance - Course Reference: HNU5

Sward and Estate Management - Course Reference: HNU6

Equine Science - Course Reference: HNU7

Equine Veterinary Nursing - Course Reference: HNU8

Behavioural Science and Evolution - Course Reference: HNU9

Equine Breeding Management - Course Reference: HNU10

Initial Training of the Young Horse - Course Reference: HNU11

Equine Biomechanics - Course Reference: HNU12

International Horse Management - Course Reference: HNU13

Business Management and Law - Course Reference: HNU14

Introduction to Equine Therapies - Course Reference: HNU15

Equine Nutrition - Course Reference: HNU16

The British Sport Horse Industry - Course Reference: HNU17

The Thoroughbred and Racing Industry - Course Reference: HNU18

For detailed content of each module see Short Course and NC and HND Course Structure.