Ireland

Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Training Programme

Course code: 6S3153
Level: Level 6
Award: Level 6 Specific Purpose Award (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification: Special Purpose
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: Course Delivery The course will be delivered over 6 modules by a variety of tutors and speakers with specialist skills and experience over 18 days at Festina Lente, Co. Wicklow. There will also be self-directed learning, assignments to be completed between modules along with continuous assessment.

Programme summary

Equine Assisted Learning is a unique way of improving our social, emotional and behavioural competencies through working with horses.

Ideally, course participants should:

Be over 25 years of age
Hold a third level qualification in a social and/or health care field or related area
Have a strong background and experience of working with horses in an empathetic and educated manner
Have a proven background in the advancement of one’s own professional development
Be up to date with best practice in horse care and welfare issues
Student must have basic IT word processing and email skills e.g. google document or Microsoft word to write and submit assignments. For those applicants who do not meet the above criteria but who have sufficient experiences in specific areas, an interview will be part of the application process.

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