BHSQ Level 3 Groom (Stage 3)
Whether you are looking at a career as a groom in a specific discipline, or to move up the ladder within an equestrian business, this career certificate demonstrates you are a professional with the required knowledge and practical skills.
It also demonstrates you are ready to take on an increased responsibility with an understanding of the business management of a yard.
Who is this qualification for?
- Anyone looking to progress as an independent groom
- Anyone looking to be a groom and aspiring to become a BHS Stage 4 Senior Groom
- Anyone aspiring to become a BHSQ Level 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship
Entry requirements
- A minimum age of 16 years
- Stage 2 Care (Unit 2: Stage 2 Care) and Stage 2 Lunge (Unit 2: Stage 2 Lunge)
- BHS Gold member – Membership discounts apply for students who are training for or taking BHS qualifications
Units
BHSQ Level 3 Groom (Stage 3) is awarded upon achievement of two compulsory units:
Unit 1: Stage 3 Care
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On completion of this unit, you will:
- Be assessed on your knowledge to manage day-to-day activity, care and welfare of horses under your responsibility, with an established awareness of current legislation for working within a stable yard environment
- Show competence in understanding equine behaviour, physiology and measuring vital health signs
- Be assessed on recognising and treating common conditions and nutritional requirements of the horse, including assessment of condition and measurement of nutrition alongside fittening of the horse
- Be practically assessed on how to fit tack for both flatwork and jumping, in addition to the use of studs
Unit 2: Stage 3 Lunge
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On completion of this unit, you will:
- Be assessed on handling tack and equipment, which will include a bridle, saddle, side reins, cavesson, lunge line and whip
- Be able to assess the horse and discuss its way of going, suggesting and demonstrating exercises to help the horse reach its potential
- Apply aids that are suitable to the horse’s status and reactivity
Training for this qualification
All applicants are encouraged to undertake practical training at a BHS Approved Centre or with a BHS Accredited Professional Coach to ensure you are ready for your assessment.
Booking your assessment
To book your assessment, please find an upcoming assessment date near you and then contact the BHS Education team to book your place.
You can find out more information about booking your assessment here.
Re-sitting your assessment
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If you have been unsuccessful on your first assessment, we encourage you to call us to book a re-sit.
Of course, we will also answer any questions you may have and provide you with feedback at this stage. You may have been successful against some, but not all of the assessment criteria, in which case we can just assess you on the sections on which you were not so strong.
UCAS Tariff points
This qualification has been allocated a Tariff point value of 8.
Find out more about UCAS Tariff points here.
Get in touch
If you have any questions, please complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly. Alternatively you can call us on 02476 840508.
