- Have you completed your NVQ 2 in Racehorse Care?
- OR do you have substantial relevant experience (at least 2 years in full time employment)?
- Are you currently working in a racing yard?

The Advanced Apprenticeship (AA) is a highly valued, industry recognised, advanced qualification at NVQ 3 level. It is designed to train the managers and senior staff of the future.

How much does it cost?

If you are under 25 and said yes to the questions above then this course is government funded and therefore FREE. See our FAQ's for further information or contact the Training office on 01638 665103 selecting option 3.

Learners from point-to-point and Arab racehorse yards may also be accepted but you are not eligible if you have a University degree of any type

How do I apply?

You can either e-mail or call the Training Office on 01638 675906 or fill in the enquiry form.

Current AA Student?

Please remember that telephone and e mail support is always available from your assessor or the training office at The BRS.

Please contact them for information on AA Key Skills exam days and extra training dates.

If you are over 25 you may be able to complete the qualification under the Train to Gain government initiative. Please click on the link for further information.


Sir Mark Prescott

"All my staff who have worked towards the Advanced Apprenticeship have proved to be a tremendous asset to the yard in general and have benefited enormously themselves"

Sir Mark Prescott


Phillip Hobbs

"We have found that the Advanced Apprenticeship programme is an effective means of developing staff and improving their knowledge so that they are able to take on greater responsibilities"

P Hobbs

These contacts are for current students only:

Contacts:

Training Office:
Sarah Hayde
Paul Finch
Sue Donnelly
Trainingoffice@brs.org.uk
01638 675906

Jackie Hodge - East
jackiehodge@freebie.net
Tel: 07739 518731

Shirley Bold - West and Midlands
shirleybold@freebie.net
Tel: 07739 518729

Penny Picton Warlow - South West
pernille3@btinternet.com
Tel: 07816 266248

Sylvia Robinson - North
Srprotrack@aol.co.uk
Tel: 07939 917234

Nici Wright - South East
Jockette77@googlemail.com
Tel: 07902 038887

Rachel Hume - Midlands
Rachelhume73@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07871 171764