Advanced Equine Studies 6M3507

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding 6M3507

WHAT IS EQUINE BREEDING?
If you hold a QQI Level 5 in Equine studies, then why not
take the opportunity to undertake further studies in Equine
Breeding.
On successful completion of this QQI Level 6 award
in Equine Breeding, students will be able to work in a
supervisory role in a stud farm.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate an in-depth
knowledge of equine breeding skills and pasture
management together with theoretical and abstract
thinking concepts related to breeding horses, horse
conformation and pasture management. This award is
designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge,
skills and competence to work in a supervisory role in a stud
or to progress to further or higher education and training.
The QQI Level 6 award in Equine Breeding is classed as an
advanced certificate and meets the requirements for The
Green Certificate and Young Trained Farmer status.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Equine Nutrition
• Horse Conformation and Evaluation
• Horse Breeding
• Business Management
• Pasture Management
• Stable and yard Supervision
• Work Experience
• Communications

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may seek employment in a range of companies
and projects that seek graduates with an equine, business
or science aptitude.
Alternatively, students may also progress to participating
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher
Education Links Scheme, Animal Science Equine in UCD, and
Bio-Veterinary Science in Technological University of the
Shannon, Athlone on the science award 5M3807.
In addition, holders of QQI Level 6 awards may also be able
to apply for other degree courses under Higher Education
Link Scheme.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
UCD: DN250 Animal Science-Equine (Level 8)
Maynooth University: MH404 Business and
Management (Add on Equine Module) (Level 8)
TUS Athlone: US867 BioVeterinary Science (Level 8,
4 Years)
CAFRE College: College of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Enterprise, Equine Management (3 Years Fulltime)
On successful completion of Level 5 Horsemanship
5M3371 and the Advanced Certifi cate in Equine
Breeding 6M3507 students may apply to Teagasc
for recognition of their awards for the awarding of
the Green Cert.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Relevant Level 5 qualification
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie