Agriculture and Livestock Farming - Careers in the equine sector

Vocational Baccalaureate in Equestrian Business Management

Level 4

Duration3 years

Level

Year 9 post

Pre-registration

Agriculture and Livestock Farming - Careers in the equine sector

Vocational Baccalaureate in Equestrian Business Management

Level 4

Duration3 years

Level

Year 9 post

Inscription

School route · Apprenticeship

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The training

Diplôme d’État de Niveau 4, délivré par le Ministère de l’Agriculture et de la Souveraineté Alimentaire. Enregistré au RNCP en date du 01/01/24, sous le numéro 38076.

Objectives

Drive the business in a sustainability context according to the objectives
Value the services in accordance with the set objectives
Rationalise work within the company in compliance with regulations and the preservation of occupational health and safety: work planning and workforce management
Having suitable horses, for optimal utilisation while respecting animal welfare: management of equine feeding and care, maintenance of buildings and equipment
Train equines to enhance their potential and satisfy clients

Programme

School

General subjects

Subject	Year 11	First	Year 13
French and documentation	2h	Half past two	2h
English	2h	1 hour 30 minutes	2h
History-Geography / CSE	1 hour	1 hour	2h
Sociocultural education	1 hour	1 hour 30 minutes	1 hour
Mathematics	2h	2h	2h
Computing	1 hour	1 hour
Physics and Chemistry	1 hour	1 hour	1 hour 30 minutes
General Economics	1 hour
Physical Education and Sport	2h	2h	2h

PROFESSIONAL SUBJECTS

Subject	Year 11	First	Year 13
Economics and Management	1 hour 30 minutes	3 hours	3 hours
Biology and Ecology	1 hour 30 minutes	1 hour	1 hour 30 minutes
Gestion des surfaces en herbe	1 hour 30 minutes	1 hour	1 hour
Zootechnie-Hippologie	5h	half past three	3 hours
Choix et utilisation des bâtiments, des équipements et des installations associés à l'entreprise hippique	1 hour 30 minutes	1 hour	1 hour
Module d’Adaptation Professionnelle		2h	2h
Horsework	2h	2h	2h
Multidisciplinary activities	1 hour	1 hour	1 hour

Tuition

Methodology, support, tutoring, guidance with the professional project and the internship report.

Year 11: 2h
First half: 2h
Year 13: 3h

Apprenticeship

GENERAL TEACHING MODULES:

- - French, Communication, Sociocultural education
  - English
  - Physical Education and Sport
  - History - Geography
  - Mathematics
  - Biology, Ecology, Physics-Chemistry
  - Computing

PROFESSIONAL MODULES:

- - Business management
  - Knowledge of the vocational sector
  - Accounting, management

SPECIALITY MODULES:

- Cavalry and grassland management
- Horsework
- Agricultural equipment
- Zootechny (feeding, genetics, breeding, exercise physiology...)
- Breaking in

Rhythm

School

Work placements in a professional environment range from 18 to 22 weeks over the three years of training:

6 to 7 weeks in Year 11; ;
14 weeks spread over the First and Final years of Sixth Form

Par ailleurs, un stage d’une semaine sur l’exploitation de l’école devra être effectué en classe de Seconde, puis un second stage d’une semaine en classe de Première ainsi qu’en classe de terminale.

APPRENTICESHIP

1,980 hours in a training centre
Work-study schedule: alternating every other week in the company

Teaching resources and methods

A mix of theoretical lectures, practical case studies and hands-on exercises
Company visits, high-tech installations, commercial structures
Monitoring of livestock farms, conferences on the operation of the Institute
Equestrian centre for 40 horses
66 hectares of crop production, dedicated in particular to feeding the herd
Digital equipment for each learner
Citizen engagement possible
Educational and well-being support
Possibility of professional experience abroad

Our strengths

Site news

Three complementary campuses (Genech, Lesquin, Bavay), welcoming halls of residence, a vibrant student life and unique learning environments.

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What next?

Further study

Course offered at the Genech Institute

career prospects

Working in a riding school, a stud farm, a competition yard...
Takeover of an equestrian centre / stud farm
Head groom
Bridegroom

Information

practices

Fees and bursaries

Prices*

School

External: from €72.30 a month
Day pupil: from €179.20 per month
In-house: from €320.40 per month

* Base rate including family contributions and/or meals and/or accommodation depending on the learner's status. Additional fees not included. Payable over 10 months.

Find the breakdown of training costs on our dedicated page

Bursaries: visit our dedicated page to find out about available financial assistance.

APPRENTICESHIP

For 12 months: 8 500 €

(Training costs are covered by OPCOs and funding obtained by the CFA. There is therefore no remaining cost for the apprentice and the company.).

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

School

Pupils of 3rd souhaitant s’orienter vers les métiers du cheval
Elèves issus de seconde professionnelle et générale et technologique
Diplômés d’un diplôme de niveau 3
Personnes intéressées par l’élevage et l’équitation (dont équin), la polyculture et la gestion d’une exploitation hippique

APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship training is open to young people aged from 15 up to 29 years old.
Young people under 15 who have completed the first cycle of secondary education (end of 3rd) can start an apprenticeship contract, provided they have reached the age of 15 before 31 December of the year they begin their training

Prerequisite

For entry into Year 11 (Seconde professionnelle)

Proof of proficiency Level 4 riding test validated during the placement test
Satisfy one of the following conditions:
- To come from a Year 9 class
- Hold a degree in Level 3 (V)
- To come from a Year 11 general or technological stream subject to a positive recommendation from the class council

For entry into Year 12 (Première professionnelle)

Proof of proficiency Stage 6 riding test validated during the placement test
Satisfy one of the following conditions:
- To come from a Year 11 professional from the same family of professions
- Hold a degree in Level 3 (v) from the same job family (e.g. CAPa Stable Hand (Groom) subject to a positive recommendation from the class council
- To hold a Baccalaureate
- To come from a Year 11 general or technological stream subject to a positive recommendation from the class council

Note: Some age and qualification exemptions may be granted depending on the candidate's profile.

Access conditions

School

Pre-enrolment can be done from November, via an appointment with the Headteacher of the Vocational Lycée. This is an opportunity to clarify the information received and to complete the administrative file.

APPRENTICESHIP

Interview within 30 days of initial contact
Practical riding tests to assess specific skills

Assessment methods

School

Continuous assessment and final exams after the three years of training.

Work placement periods are the subject of a portfolio, which the student must present as part of the exam.

APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship training is assessed through two complementary methods:

Continuous Assessment (CCF): regular assessments throughout the course, accounting for 62.5 % of the final mark
Final Assessments (EPT): final examinations designed to assess the skills acquired, accounting for 37.5 % of the final mark

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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