The Open College of Equine Studies (TOCES) offers a comprehensive range of equine distance learning courses ranging from basic horse care and stable management through to BSc Honours Degrees in Equine Science, Equine Behaviour, and a BA Equine Studies.
TOCES hosts regular residential Study Weeks to supplement the theoretical work covered in the distance learning courses. However long you have been involved with horses, whether you wish to study for your own pleasure, to complete British Horse Society examinations, or to gain a professional academic qualification.
Following consultation with the veterinary profession and associated awarding bodies, TOCES has developed a new training programme for the RCVS Equine Veterinary Nursing qualification:
- RCVS NVQ Veterinary Nursing level 2
- RCVS NVQ Veterinary Nursing level 3
- Certificates in Veterinary Nursing Theory at levels 2 and 3 (The Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) relating to the occupational standards)
- BTEC First Diploma: Equine Nursing Technician (level 2)
- BTEC National Certificate: Equine Nursing Technician (level 3)
BTEC Equine Nursing Technician programmes have also been developed to meet the needs of students in the early stage of their training aspiring to work, or already working with horses, either in a veterinary practice, welfare organisation or equestrian establishment:
The BTEC Nursing Technician programmes are suitable for students who may currently be ineligible to train towards the RCVS NVQ in Equine Veterinary Nursing e.g. not working in an approved training practice, school leavers with insufficient GCSEs to register on the RCVS programme or under 17 years of age. These qualifications are also ideal for mature students seeking a new career opportunity.
For further information about these new programmes please contact Julie Brega at TOCES on 01787 282 123 or julie.brega@equinestudies.co.uk
Planning for Christmas - Our Opening Hours-
Mon 22nd Dec - 9am - 5pm
Tue 23rd Dec - 10am -5pm
Wed 24th Dec - 9am -2pm
Thurs 25th Dec - Closed
Fri 26th Dec - Closed
Sat 27th Dec- 9am -4pm
Sun 28th Dec- Closed
Mon 29th Dec - 9am-5pm
Tues 30th Dec- 10am-5pm
Wed 31st Dec - 9am -2pm
Thur 1st Jan 09 - Closed
Fri 2nd Jan - 9am -5pm
Sat 3rd Jan - 9am -5pm
Sun 4th Jan - 10am - 1pm
Mon 5th Jan - We return to our normal opening hours
We can open by appointment if this is prearranged with us by telephone. Please note if you wish to order anything it must be done by the 12th December to ensure delivery. All our wholesalers close on the 22nd Dec 08 and do not open again until the 5th Jan 09 and in this time we will receive NO deliveries.
