As BHS Accredited Professionals, you will be coaching the future members of the equestrian industry, and we will signpost potential candidates your way to aid with their training and development towards achieving their qualifications.
APC Training Videos
We have a comprehensive list of videos to support your delivery of training towards BHS Stages 1-3 Assessments. These videos will support coaches who are preparing candidates for BHS assessments. They also include topics such as caller guidance and Skills Record sign off.
If you do train candidates, don’t forget to direct them to our Career Pathway Training videos which gives them an insight into what to expect at their assessment.
Signing the Skills Record
In preparation for the assessments and a requirement for the qualification is the Skills Record.
The Skills Record is a booklet that will help support and assist candidates by recording their achievements in preparation for their assessments.
The Skills Records must be signed off by an Accredited Professional or Approved Centre Coach with the relevant qualification at least one level higher than qualification being signed off.
You can find a downloadable version of the Skills Record for each level here.
Download APC guidance to support your role in signing off Skills Records.
Training Stage 4
The revised Stage 4 qualifications, and their subsequent units, will require the learners to have their Skills Record signed off before the assessment day. There will also be some Ready for Assessment and Trainer Endorsement forms that are required to be signed off. The Skills Record can only be signed off by a Stage 4 Accredited Trainer.
A Stage 4 Accredited Trainer will have completed the BHS Stage 4 trainer induction, are a current BHS Accredited Professional and are qualified to either of the two options described below:
- Qualified to at least one level higher for the assessment they are signing off and hold a teaching or coaching qualification
- Qualified to at least one level higher for the assessment they are signing off and hold a Ride Leader or Riding Out qualification at Level 2, or above.
Stage 4 Trainer Induction Events
Attendance at one of the following events would be required for you to be listed as a Stage 4 Accredited Trainer.
Video calls
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Video calls are about one hour long with up to 10 coaches. Once you have confirmed your booking you will be emailed the joining instructions and further training information to read before the call. Click on the date to book your space.
Upcoming dates
Trainer Guidance
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We recommend any trainer or learner for the Stage 4 should read the Trainer Guidance. It provides an outline to the Stage 4 qualifications and gives examples for the level and depth of knowledge required.
Performance Qualifications
If you train candidates towards the Performance qualifications, we recommend you read our Trainer Guidance.
Direct Entry to BHS Assessments
We accept Recognition of Prior Learning as a way for candidates to begin their assessments at a higher level than Stage 1. This is sometimes also referred to as ‘Direct Entry’. Part of an application for direct entry may require the candidate to submit a reference from a BHS APC or Approved Centre Coach. We recommend you are familiar with our Recognition of Prior Learning guidance and process.
Syllabus
Convenient access to all current syllabus if you are training candidates for assessments.