This Level 3 Diploma in Equine Assisted Services is provided by GUL Outdoor Therapy and the Equine Assisted Services Alliance. GUL is a registered charity and exists to improve the well being of as many individuals as possible, through Equine Assisted Therapy and activities in the outdoors.
The qualification is aimed at individuals who are already working or are intending to work, as facilitators, teachers, or trainers in the specialised field of equine-assisted service provision. It has been developed in collaboration with nationally recognised service providers, training organisations, and sector experts, competent to set benchmark standards for facilitators of equine-assisted services.
For more information or to discuss your needs, please contact the GUL Office at Contact Us or on 07979 377 730 or 01980 621 712.
Learners will benefit by gaining knowledge and understanding of using unmounted equine-assisted services to improve outcomes for people with moderate wellbeing needs. The qualification also satisfies quality assurance requirements, helping centre leaders and staff demonstrate they have appropriate skills, knowledge, and understanding through the achievement of a meaningful qualification.
This Level 3 Diploma in Equine Assisted Services is regulated by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is registered on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). It comprises 5 Units:
- Unit 1: Care and welfare of horses in EAS
- Unit 2: Care and welfare of participants in EAS
- Unit 3: Business and compliance in EAS
- Unit 4: Horsemanship in EAS
- Unit 5: Coaching in EAS