We spend a large part of our lives at work, so making the most of this time to develop our skills and abilities is important, enjoyable and worthwhile.
Improving your skills will:
Help you to do your job better
Keep your skills up to date
Help you to progress in your career.
Employers in the equine industry have identified the following areas which will help their businesses and help you to progress:
Improved skills in health and safety, improving one’s own learning, planning and organisation, customer relations and communication skills
These are the top five areas in need of improvement as reported by businesses in the industry, as they affect the image of the whole business
Better technical, instructor and coaching skills, and some management skills
These skills are needed among associate professionals such as instructors/coaches and assistant trainers
Horse care and welfare management, technical skills, communication and customer services, and health and safety
These skills will aid the progression and employability of skilled trades such as grooms, instructors/coaches, assistant grooms and stable staff.
Whatever your age, experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit you.
