The Kingston Maurward Equestrian Centre
The Kingston Maurward equestrian centre offers lessons to the public and caters for all ages and riding abilities. The facilities are superb and the very experienced instructors and well-schooled horses and ponies enable students to gain valuable experience from working in a busy commercial environment.

Because of this, students have the valuable opportunity to develop teaching skills and, in addition, they are encouraged to become highly motivated team-workers, possessing well-developed practical skills in all aspects of equitation and horse care.

Top Trainers & Riders: Students attend a range of lecture demonstrations and clinics given by top national trainers and riders, providing useful contacts to help further their careers.

BHS Examinations Centre
As a BHS Examinations Centre we have a 100% pass rate for students sitting BHS equitation exams. We work closely with the British Horse Society and offer students additional help to train for and pass BHS exams.

Facilities & Activities at Kingston Maurward College
Facilities: Kingston Maurward offers a first class, insulated indoor arena (62m x 26m), a large outdoor arena (65m x 65m) and a good variety of cross-country fences.

Competitions: Kingston Maurward College hosts both affiliated and unaffiliated show jumping and dressage competitions, which are held throughout the year. Visit the www.kmc.ac.uk website for a full calendar of competitions and events.

For enquiries please contact the Curriculum Manager: Ann Tezer - email ann.tezer@kmc.ac.uk website www.kmc.ac.uk

The Equine courses at Kingston Maurward College fall under four broad headings:

Part-time Courses
Full-time further education
Full-time higher education
Apprenticeships

Part Time Courses
These courses vary in length from three hours to 180 hours.. Most of these courses are held at Kingston Maurward but a number take place at various sites around Dorset.

Usually there is a tuition fee to pay, the amount varies with the length and complexity of the course. These courses are ideal for those wishing to learn a new skill, extend their knowledge and understanding or update their qualifications.

Full-time Further Education Courses
Full-time means between 16 and 24 hours per week of taught time and further education means any course at levels up to and including BTEC National Certificate and Diploma.

Most of these courses contain an element of industrial experience, either a day a week or a block at some point during the course. Courses are either one or two years in length. Students may be able to live in and experience the community life of the college. The college can also offer a supportive environment for those not yet ready to go into employment.

Full-time Higher Education Courses
These are Higher National Certificate and Diploma courses and Foundation Degrees. Students may enter straight from school having studied A-levels or come via a further education course. Tuition fees are payable, the amount varying with the length and complexity of the course. These courses are offered in conjunction with Bournemouth University. Successful students can “top-up” their qualifications to achieve an Honours degree.

Work Based Learning Apprenticeships
These work based programmes offer practical experience, training and qualifications. All are designed to meet individual requirements and abilities. Trainees are paid a training allowance or wage and given full support at college and in the workplace.

These programmes are designed for young people under the age of 25 and enable students to gain practical experience; learn while they earn and are a route to obtaining NVQ qualifications.

For more information and for a full prospectus, please contact Kingston Maurward College on 01305 215013 or visit www.kmc.ac.uk.

Kingston Maurward College
Tel 01305 215000
Fax 01305 215001


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Kingston Maurward College, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PY