CAPa Stable Hand and Animal Carer

Level 3

Duration1 year or 2 years

Level

Year 9 post

Pre-registration

Careers in the equine sector

CAPa Stable Hand and Animal Carer

Level 3

Duration1 year or 2 years

Level

Year 9 post

Inscription

Apprenticeship · Continuing professional development

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The training

Level 3 State Diploma, awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty. Registered in the RNCP under the number 38389.

Objectives

Providing daily care for equines (feeding, maintenance, etc.)
Understanding the horse and how it works
Maintain equestrian facilities and equipment
Participate in the horse's training

Programme

Acting in everyday situations using social reference points
Implement actions that contribute to personal development
Interacting with one's social environment
Perform routine care of equines
Carry out work related to the use of equines
Carry out work related to the routine maintenance of equipment, buildings, installations, work areas and surrounding areas

Rhythm

APPRENTICESHIP

In one year

Training centre: 480 hours
Work-study pattern: approximately 2 days at the training centre and 3 days in the company

Within 2 years

Training centre: 900 hours
Work-study pattern: 14 weeks at the training centre over the course of the entire programme

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In one year

Training centre: 480 hours
Work placement: 430 hours

Teaching resources and methods

On-site equestrian centre (50 horses, active stable...)
Digital equipment for each learner
Company visits, trade fair visits, professional guest lectures
Active learning, thematic projects and group work

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What next?

Further study

The training course leads to a Level 4 qualification (Bac Pro, BP, Level 3 AE, etc.) in equine professions, enabling students to acquire the skills necessary to work with horses and progress within the equestrian sector.

career prospects

Graduates can work in various sectors related to the horse industry:

Riding school
Livery yard
At a professional rider's yard
Breeding

Information

practices

Fees and bursaries

Tariffs

APPRENTICESHIP (1 year)

For 12 months: €6,120

(The training is funded by the OPCOs and the CFA. The apprentice and the company therefore have no costs to cover.)

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1 year)

€12.75 per hour

(Feasibility study of funding options based on status: self-funding, France Travail, career transition, etc. – to be discussed with the centre.)

Find the breakdown of training costs on our dedicated page

Bursaries: check our dedicated page to find out about the financial support available depending on your situation.

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Target audience

The training course is open to anyone up to 29 years of age inclusive.

Prerequisite

To take the training course, the candidate must:

Hold at least one degree from Level 3 or of a higher degree (for CAP in one year
Have a command of the basics: understand and speak French, read, write and calculate
Having a level of health compatible with the demands of the profession, particularly regarding the back

Access conditions

Interview within 30 days of initial contact
One-to-one interview and placement test

Assessment methods

The skills acquired during the training are grouped into Capitalisable Units (UCs):

Each unit of certification (UC) must be validated at the training centre during the year through specific assessments
A course unit may comprise several assessments
All course units must be passed to obtain the qualification
Validity: each UC is valid for 5 years, allowing recognition of the skills acquired over this period

Accessibility for individuals
disabled

Premises: Fire safety regulations for public buildings (ERP) – Premises accessible to people with reduced mobility
Possible academic guidance and adaptation, mentored by a disability officer

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