

The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care provides practical knowledge and experience combined with academic studies. Stable management and riding skills will be developed within the College Equine Department and students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of horse care. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. This course is ideally suited to students who wish to spend a year developing their knowledge and experience working with horses. This course is highly practical and learners applying for this course will be expected to be hardworking, keen to learn about horse care and willing to take a ‘hands on’ approach when working on the stable yard.
This course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the basic care of horses in the equine industry. It is extremely popular with school leavers who wish to combine a practical based training programme with sound theoretical knowledge. The course is designed to give you a broad understanding of horse care, with a view to progressing to one of our Level 3 Diploma courses, or to start work in the Equine industry. Costs that are optional for the course include; Horse of the Year Show £35, WHW £5 and Badminton Horse Trials £150

Friday 29th May 2026 at Gosling Sike
A rare opportunity to test your botanical skills against a recognised professional standard developed by the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. It will help you understand your skill level and how you can further develop your identification skills! Booking essential.
Saturday 23rd May 2026, 9:15am-1pm at Gosling Sike
An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about moth identification and moth trapping. Booking essential.
Friday 22nd May 2026, 10am-1pm
An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about bees. Booking essential.
Sunday 17th May 2026, 10am-3pm at Skelsmergh
An introductory session for anyone interested in finding out more about small mammals – especially mice, voles and shrews. Booking essential.

Furness College Open Day 20 November

Cumbrian Agriculture, Arboriculture and Forestry Apprenticeship INFORMATION EVENINGS

Carlisle College Open Days 15 January and 26 March 2026