BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4)

BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) is for those looking to move into a management position in the equestrian industry. You may aspire to run a riding centre or become a senior groom within the sport.

This career certificate demonstrates your ability to independently manage an equestrian business, working alone and unsupervised. BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) builds on the responsibilities of a Level 3 Groom and helps you to develop a greater understanding of business management, including health and safety legislation, yard and grassland maintenance. To achieve this, you will need considerable practical experience and knowledge.

The BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) qualification is awarded upon completion of two compulsory units:

Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care
Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management

BHS Qualifications

BHS Qualifications (BHSQ) is an awarding organisation recognised and regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, SQA Accreditation in Scotland, Qualifications Wales (QW) and the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. BHSQ works in partnership with a variety of organisations to develop and award qualifications for the equestrian industry. This ensures BHSQ qualifications are fit for purpose for the sector.

As the awarding organisation, BHSQ is responsible for the processes through which learners seek and obtain certification for their achievements. BHSQ is responsible for verifying that assessment practice in approved centres is conducted systematically, effectively, securely and to national standards specified within the qualification.

The British Horse Society (BHS) is approved as a centre to deliver qualifications regulated by BHSQ. BHSQ and the BHS developed these qualifications in line with feedback received from extensive industry consultation.

Learners taking BHSQ Level 4 qualifications will either be seeking employment at management level or will already be employed in the industry with a desire to progress their career by advancing their skill and knowledge. It is essential that these qualifications meet the needs of employers and learners. To satisfy these requirements, the qualifications have been developed in collaboration with employers, colleges, coaches, students, and expert groups.

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Who is This Certificate For?

Who is this pathway for?

Anyone who enjoys caring for and managing the welfare of horses
Anyone aspiring to manage an established equestrian business
Entry level and experienced grooms looking to advance a career in grooming, stable and business management
Anyone looking to become a Performance Coach in Complete Horsemanship (BHSI) – the only career path to progress to the BHS Fellowship

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