BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4)
This career certificate demonstrates your ability to independently manage an equestrian business, working alone and unsupervised. BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) builds on the responsibilities of a Level 3 Groom and helps you to develop a greater understanding of business management, including health and safety legislation, yard and grassland maintenance. To achieve this, you will need considerable practical experience and knowledge.
Who is this qualification for?
- Anyone looking to become a Senior Yard Manager or manage an equestrian business
- Anyone aspiring to become a BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach
Entry requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- BHS Stage 3 Care or BHSQ/BHS equivalent
- BHS Gold member – Membership discounts apply for students who are training for or taking BHS qualifications
Units
BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) is awarded upon achievement of two compulsory units:
Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
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On completion of the unit, you will:
- Be able to select, fit and evaluate a range of specialist tack
- Understand the principles of nutrition, fittening and horse physiology
- Demonstrate how to assess the conformation and health of horses
- Understand how to care for different groups of horses
- Understand the foaling process and the care of mares, foals and young stock
Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management
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On completion of the unit, you will:
- Understand the importance of customer care and how to apply this in your business
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
- Understand the responsibilities of a yard manager, including managing staff, accounts and record keeping
- Understand how to manage a yard, including marketing, facilities and grassland management
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.
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.
