NPA Level 5 Equine Studies
This course offers students in S4, S5 and S6 the opportunity to complete a vocational NPA Rural Skills: Equine Studies.
Deliverer
SRUC
Course Outline
Who is the course for
This course offers students in S4, S5 and S6 the opportunity to complete a vocational NPA Rural Skills: Equine Studies. The course combines blended learning with the opportunity for practical sessions as well as self-study, voluntary work or personal interest.
This is an introductory course and is suitable for those working or expected to be working at SCQF Level 5 with a keen interest in horses or working with animals. It can also be used to gain practical equine experience for other SRUC courses for example veterinary nursing, vet medicine or equine studies.
Course Assessment
The course is delivered predominantly online with the addition of 4 compulsory practical days held at your local SRUC campus equine facilities or associated riding school, where students will get hands-on with practical activities.
The online element can be accessed at any time allowing the school and the pupil the flexibility to fit their studies around existing courses.
The course is also run by a dedicated tutor who will be available to support you with the course.
Links to further information
Potential Pathways beyond this course:
Scotland’s Rural College