BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager

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.

• Senior groom
• Livery yard manager
• Small equine centre manager

UK assessments only

For BHS Accredited Professionals: £300.25*

Non BHS Accredited Professionals: £400

Fees for overseas assessments, (including the Republic of Ireland), can be obtained by contacting the BHS Education Team.

*We are delighted to offer a 25% discount for assessment fees for any Accredited Professional. The price shown is with the discount applied. 

This includes:

• Unit 1: Stage 4 Senior Care assessment £225 (£169*)
• Unit 2: Stage 4 Senior Management assessment £175 (£131.25*)
• Stage 4 Skills Record
• BHSQ Level 4 Senior Yard Manager (Stage 4) career certificate

Fees for overseas assessments, (including the Republic of Ireland), can be obtained by contacting the BHS Education Team.

From Stage 4, Lunge is not a compulsory unit for the Senior Yard Manager or Performance Yard Manager career certificate. If lungeing for training is a skill you wish to add we would encourage you to complete Unit 3: Stage 4 Senior Lunge.

• 18+ years
• Anyone looking to become a Senior Yard Manager or manage an equestrian business
• Anyone aspiring to become a BHS Stage 4 Senior Coach