Can some units be taken on the same day?
Yes! We appreciate you are busy professionals and we have developed the assessment days so more than one unit can be completed on the same day. Usually, Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care and a Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training unit can be completed on the same day. Similarly, we will often run Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management and a Stage 4 Coaching unit on the same day.
Is the Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing a combination of the Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Dressage unit and the Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping unit?
All of the Senior Ride for Training units are individual and separate assessments. The combination of Unit 5: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Dressage plus Unit 6: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping will not achieve Unit 4: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing. The Dressage and Show Jumping Ride for Training units have been developed to assess specific skills required for those disciplines, and there are some Learning Outcomes in these units that are not assessed within the Eventing Ride unit. Similarly, there are Learning Outcomes in the Eventing Ride unit that are not assessed within the Dressage Ride or Show Jumping Ride units.
Can I sit more than one Ride unit on the same day?
As each of the Ride unit assessments are 4 hours long and require a specific group of horses and facilities at the assessment centre, it is only possible to sit one Ride unit on one day. It will be clearly listed on the assessment dates which Ride unit is taking place on that day, however, if you are unsure you can confirm this with our Education Team at the time of booking your assessment. To confirm, it is not a requirement to complete more than one Ride unit to achieve a Coach qualification.
What units do I need to complete in order to gain a Stage 4 Senior Coach qualification?
There are three different career certificates for the Stage 4 Senior Coach, depending on the discipline options you choose for the Coach qualification.
The BHSQ Level 4 Senior Eventing Coach (Stage 4) qualification is awarded upon achievement of:
Compulsory elements:
- Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
- Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management
- Unit 3: Stage 4 Senior Lunge
- Unit 4: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing
- Unit 7: Stage 4 Senior Coaching Eventing
The BHSQ Level 4 Senior Dressage Coach (Stage 4) is awarded upon achievement of:
Compulsory elements:
- Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
- Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management
- Unit 3: Stage 4 Senior Lunge
- Unit 8: Stage 4 Senior Coaching Dressage
Plus one of the following optional units:
- Unit 4: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing, or,
- Unit 5: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Dressage
The BHSQ Level 4 Senior Show Jumping Coach (Stage 4) is awarded upon achievement of:
Compulsory elements:
- Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
- Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management
- Unit 3: Stage 4 Senior Lunge
- Unit 9: Stage 4 Senior Coaching Show Jumping
Plus one of the following optional units:
- Unit 4: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Eventing, or,
- Unit 6: Stage 4 Senior Ride for Training Show Jumping
Does the Ride unit I choose to complete determine which Coaching option I can then complete?
No, you can combine units as you see fit for your skills set and ambitions. However, a Stage 4 Senior Coach certificate will only be issued for the combinations listed above.
Does the Coaching unit I choose to complete determine which Ride option I can then complete?
No, you can combine units as you see fit for your skills set and ambitions. However, a Stage 4 Senior Coach certificate will only be issued for the combinations listed above.
Can I complete the units in any order?
Yes! If you are working towards the Stage 4 Senior Coach career certificate you can complete the Stage 4 units in any order.
Which career pathway is Stage 4 Lunge unit included?
The Stage 4 Lunge unit is included in two career pathways:
- Stage 4 Senior Coach in Complete Horsemanship Pathway
- Stage 4 Senior Groom with Riding Pathway
We have made the decision, following consultation with industry experts and employers, that from Stage 4 and above, the lungeing sits more appropriately with the Ride units. As you progress your riding to Stage 4 and above, you begin to influence and train the horse and will have more responsibility in the workplace to work with younger horses and fit competition horses. Lungeing would become a pivotal exercise in the training and development of competition horses, so the decision was made to include the Lunge unit within the Rider Pathway.
This does mean the Lunge is removed from the Groom Pathway from Stage 4 and above.
I have already started my Stage 4 qualification before April 2019, what are my options?
You can complete your qualification on the syllabus you are currently registered for. If you wish to transition to the new Stage 4 qualifications, for example to be awarded the BHS Stage 4 Senior Eventing Coach qualification you may be required to 'top up' some units and/or provide professional references to confirm currency of skills. As each individual situation will be different, we advise you to contact us so we can look at your existing qualification record and advise appropriately.
Will there be a Skills Record requirement for Stage 4?
Yes, we will introduce a Skills Record for all Stage 4 awards from 1 September 2019. If you sit a Stage 4 assessment before this date, you will not be required to complete a Skills Record. You can view and download a copy of the Stage 4 Skills Record here.
When will the Dressage and Show Jumping routes be available for the Ride and Coaching units?
The dressage options are available for both coaching and riding units. The show jumping coaching and riding units will be available from Spring 2020.
