1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care and Management

 ^{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 Work Based Racehorse Care and Management provides a benefit to learners who already have significant experience of working with racehorses and who wish to progress to a position of higher responsibility. The qualification will give the learner the higher level skills and knowledge required to care for racehorses and will prove their ability to look after them without constant supervision. The qualification is a stepping stone to a supervisory or management position.

^{*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
• able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

 NB. It is recommended that potential learners have an interest in the area and/or some experience to ensure that this is the correct qualification for them.

 * The identify check must be completed in the course induction

To qualify for the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Racehorse Care and Management, learners must successfully achieve 41 credits by completing one of the 6 pathways. The qualification is composed of 4 mandatory units and a number of optional units, depending on which pathway is selected.

The six pathways are:

The learner is required to achieve the following:

MANDATORY – both unit groups must be completed

• Group A:   All 4 units
• Group B:   Select 3 of the 7 units (There is one barred combination within this group)

OPTIONAL – one unit group must be completed

• Group C:   All 4 units for the Exercise and Riding Pathway only
• Group D:   All 4 units for the Specialist Racehorse Care Pathway only
• Group E:   Any 4 units for the Breeding Pathway only
• Group F:    Both units for the Training the Young Horse Pathway only
• Group G:   Both units for the Rehabilitation Group only
• Group H:   All 4 units for the Race Riding Pathway only

The qualification consists of the following 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.