The Vocational Education Cardiff BTEC (Sport, Leisure and Development) accredited courses are open to young people aged 14 to 16.
The courses will equip students with the work experience needed to progress in their chosen subject which can lead onto further education, apprenticeship schemes, traineeships and a rewarding career. Courses are flexible and are based at different venues across the city.
Our structured programme offers accredited courses in:
Animal care
Cardiff Riding School offer a broad range of qualifications in relation to horse and pony care and stable management.
The school itself is set within a semi-rural environment within the centre of the city which is an idyllic teaching environment.
The sessions are mainly practical but there is an element of classroom work and will be assessed by assignments and coursework.
You will have access to the fully equipped Cardiff Riding School.
Topics covered
- Saddle and bridle a horse
- Basic horse care
- Care for grass kept horse
- Identifying horses
- Check a horse for health conditions
- Apply bandages on a horse
- Assist with fitting a saddle and bridle on a horse
- Care for horse after exercise
- Assist in caring for horses' feet
- Groom a horse
- Prepare horse for an event
- Identify colours and markings on a horse
- Keeping horse records
How is the course assessed?
Assessed through assignments and coursework.
Where is the course held?
Cardiff Riding School, Pontcanna Fields, Fields Park Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF5 2AX
What will this lead to?
On successful completion of this course you may be able to progress to a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.
Course entry requirements
For KS4 Year 10 and 11 and young people aged 14 to 16.
No formal entry requirements necessary but candidates should have a clear interest in the subject area.
Mechanics and engineering
In addition to learning bike mechanical maintenance and riding techniques within an accredited training programme, the physical activity involved in taking part in regular Motorsports sessions within the natural environment has been proven as an effective method to stimulate learning. This helps to develop social and team building skills, which in turn impacts on future employability opportunities.
The aim of the motorsports and engineering programme, which is a community based off road bike project is to provide a safe and controlled environment for young people to learn and develop new skills. Students will have access to a fully equipped off road bike centre.
Topics covered
- Motorcycle maintenance
- Motorcycle riding
- Practical groundwork
- Physical exercise
- Social skills
- Numeracy and literacy
- Personal development
- Gain self-confidence and the knowledge to apply for jobs in the sector
- Understand and develop the skills and qualities necessary to work in this industry
How is the course assessed?
Assessed by practical assignments and coursework.
Where is the course held?
Off-road Motorcycle centre, just off Rover Way, Tremorfa, Cardiff
What can the course lead to?
On successful completion of this course you may be able to progress to a Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.
Course entry requirements
For KS4 Year 10 and 11 and young people aged 14 to 16.
No formal entry requirements necessary but candidates should have a clear interest in the subject area.
Contact us
For further information, please contact us.
029 2233 0270
