UKRS Level 2 Principles of Equine Yard Work

The UKRS certificate covers core theory content, but we know that for staff working on yards it is important that they have strong practical skills to match. For this reason staff completing this course through ABRS yards are also asked to complete an e-Logbook to receive the ABRS Principles of Equine Yard Work practical certificate. This is signed off by a responsible member of staff on your yard who holds relevant coaching or equestrian qualifications such as a yard manager or senior coach. Full guidance on the practical requirements are included in the course handbook for those registering staff on the course.

The ABRS+ in collaboration with Lingfield Equine Distance Learning are offering the UK Rural Skills accredited Level 2 certificate in the Principles of Equine Yard Work. They are one of the oldest providers of tutor supported Equine Distance Learning in the UK.

This course has been developed in line with council licensing specifications to cover:

• Animal Behaviour – integrating the 5 Freedoms and the 5 Domains
• Animal Welfare
• Animal Handling
• First Aid – Recognition and Treatment
• Feeding and Food Prep
• Worming, Hygiene and Biosecurity
• Professional Conduct

Suitable both as a piece of onboarding for new staff and those who have worked with you for many years who require certification for regulatory purposes, the UKRS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Equine Yard Work can be studied flexibly around the needs of your yard and horses and takes approximately 14 hours to complete in total. It is delivered via screen reader compatible PDF files directly to your employees email addresses, so they can learn from their phones or laptops even if the internet connection at your yard is poor. Each module contains reflection exercises to consolidate learning and a multiple choice quiz that unlocks the next module.

How to Register

Enrolment price: £70 per person for ABRS Members

• Click here to register your students on the programme. You will require the names of the students you are enrolling.
• Anyone enrolling under the age of 16 must have a named contact for the participating ABRS+ establishment.  Students must be confident to study the theory modules independently and be capable of physically undertaking the practical activities.  As a guide, the course is not suitable for children below the age of 11; please contact lingfieldcourses@horse-care.co.uk to discuss course suitability.
• After submitting your registration form, you will receive an invoice which is payable by BACS. If you wish to pay by card, please email lingfieldcourses@horse-care.co.uk to coordinate. You will also receive a digital copy of your Assessor Handbook which includes guidance on the e-Logbook.
• Once payment has been received, Lingfield Equine Distance Learning will email you student numbers and student registration instructions for you to share with your staff.
• Your staff throughout the course will have access to Lingfield Equine Distance Learning’s tutor should they have any questions, or you can provide support. If you wish to request copies of the course material to support your staff yourself, please email lingfieldcourses@horse-care.co.uk to request them.
• Upon completion of the final quiz of Module 7, you can start progressing through the e-Logbook with your staff following the instructions provided in the Assessor Handbook.
• The UKRS Level 2 Certificate and ABRS Practical certificate are awarded once both components of the course have been complete. These are digital certificates which can be ordered as physical copies for an additional cost.