SQA Qualifications

We currently offer five SQA Level 4 qualification courses which are more suited to children aged 11+ and those with additional support needs. We have four equine focused courses and an animal husbandry course.

Although the animal husbandry course is completed with equines at Phantom’s Legacy it teaches skills which are transferrable to all animals.

No prior equine experience required. Certificates are presented by the SQA upon completion of each course.

These courses are both classroom and practical based and participants get hands on experience with our ponies. Teaching methods for these modules/courses are tailored to suit the learning preferences of the participants.

Alongside learning something new and gaining a formal qualification the course participants can also expect to benefit from improved social engagement and communication, increased confidence and trust, and a sense of personal achievement.

Further information about each course and module content can be found below.

Animal Husbandry (Including personal development & leading to steps to work)

1) Identify signs of a healthy horse
2) Identify breeds
3) Identify life cycle
4) Assist with providing food and water
5) Assist in providing a bed

Assist Grooming a Quiet Horse

1) Reasons for grooming
2) Identify items in the grooming kit and their uses
3) Follow the procedure for safely grooming a quiet horse

Horse Identification & Handling a Quiet Horse Safely

1) Identify common horse colours and breeds/types
2) Gender identification
3) Identify responses to horse behaviour
4) Handling a quiet horse safely in an enclosed area
5) Secure horse safely

Tack & Tacking Up

1) Identify parts of the saddle and bridle
2) Assist with cleaning tack
3) Assist with tacking and untacking a quiet horse

Horse Care Stable Routine

1) Identify the advantages and disadvantages of various bedding materials
2) Prepare a bed to a standard
3) Maintain a safe and tidy working area

Upon completion of the Animal Husbandry course if clients wanted to develop further any of the four equine based SQA modules would be a suitable progression route.

The introductory Equido modules would be a suitable progression from any of the above SQA course too. It is also possible to run the Equido and the SQA courses in parallel.

The SQA courses are also a good basis for participants to move on to further education – not limited to equine studies.