1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Farriery – Work Based

 ^{This qualification is equivalent to Level 4 on the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)*.}

To find out how to apply to deliver this qualification see the How to Apply section. There are no costs involved in applying or becoming a 1st4sport recognised centre.

Developed in partnership with the British Racing Authority (BHA) the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Farriery – Work Based provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to be able to shoe horses.

^{*Please note there may be exceptions to the above. Further information about the EQF can be found on the EQF Portal.}

Learners are required to:

• have been accurately identified*
• be at least 16 years of age
• be employed by an Approved Training Farrier (registered with the Farriers’ Registration Council)
• able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

 And enter either via the academic route:

• 5 GCSEs at Level C or above of which 1 must be English Language, 1 Mathematics and 1 a Science subject (Scottish, Northern Ireland and EU equivalents are acceptable)
• City & Guilds Forging Certificate

 Or via an access course:

• A BTEC Level 2 or equivalent and must include:

1. ­   Undertake horse handling (5 credits)
2. ­   Introduction to the Principles of Horse Behaviour (5 credits)
3. ­   Understand the Principles of Horse Biology (10 credits)

• City & Guilds Forging Certificate
• Functional Skill Level 2 – English
• Functional Skill Level 2 – Mathematics

 _{* The identify check must be completed in the course induction}

The learner must successfully achieve 345 credits by completing 13 mandatory units.

For recognised centres and tutors, the qualification is supported by the following resources:

• generic administrative guidance and tools for recognised centres
• Qualification Specification outlining the requirements of delivering and assessing the qualification

Fees are charged per learner and provide registration and certification for the qualification, as well as a 1st4sport Learner Pack, learning resources and certificate. Centre recognition, qualification approval and annual centre fees may also be applicable.

If you would like to offer this qualification, please contact [email protected]

This qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Further information about the benefits of the framework can be found by visiting the Ofqual website.

All learners being registered for RQF qualifications are required to have a Unique Learner Number (ULN) issued by the Learner Register. To be approved to offer this qualification, you will need to demonstrate that you can access and verify learners’ ULNs with the Learner Register. For more information about this process, please visit the Learning Records Service website.