eaq (education and qualifications)
EAQ® - Home of Horse-based Learning and Education EAQ® (Equine Assisted
Qualifications) sets and monitors quality standards for its equine assisted
learning centres and provides training and qualifications for facilitators and
others involved with equine assisted learning. There are a number of EAQ
Approved Centres in the UK offering interaction with horses for children, young
people and adults leading to nationally-recognised qualifications. Training for
Facilitators EAQ offers a number of training programmes for facilitators
including the Level 4 Certificate in Facilitating Equine Assisted Learning. The
Level 4 Certificate is a national qualification which is regulated in the UK by
Ofqual. Training is available for facilitators, horse professionals, tutors,
assessors and practitioners of equine assisted learning. Courses run throughout
the year. You need to take part in an online Introduction Day before enrolling
on the facilitator training. Please check the Events page for the next
Introduction Day. Training can be a mix of online and face to face sessions. EAQ
Approved Centres EAQ Approved Centres have met quality standards including horse
handling, the environment and staff qualifications. Their staff have been
specially trained to offer equine assisted learning sessions to individuals and
groups from all walks of life. Some centres specialise in certain areas, such as
working with children and young people who are excluded from shcool.
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