Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 3 x 2 Hour Seminars |
| Field Trip | 1 x 54 Hour Field Trip |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written report / essay (2,000 word) | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module. Retake equivalent assessment elements to those that led to failure of the module | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe activities associated with specific aspects of the equine industry.
2. Appreciate the complexity of and interrelationships between various aspects and sectors of the equine industry.
3. Discuss the vocational activities offered by equine industry in order to inform a student's own future career.
Brief description
This module is based around a study tour where various aspects of the equine industry are examined and compared. Students will visit a region on a 5-6 day study tour. The tour will cover a range of different organizations and may include, racing training stables, studs and allied enterprises such as racecourses and sales. Other enterprises examined may include veterinary laboratories, veterinary practices or schools, equine sporting events, non-Thoroughbred breeding and or training centres, and auction houses.
Aims
1. Describe activities associated with specific aspects of the equine industry
2. Appreciate the complexity of and interrelationships between various aspects and sectors of the equine industry.
3. Discuss the vocational activities offered by equine industry in order to inform a student's own future career.
Content
The module will be delivered through a combination of visits, lectures, demonstrations and talks undertaken whilst on a 5-6 day study tour.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | N/A |
| Communication | Both the study tour and the written report will develop communication skills. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | N/A |
| Information Technology | N/A |
| Personal Development and Career planning | Industry contacts will be made during study tour. |
| Problem solving | This will form a part of the coursework set. |
| Research skills | Students will gain research experience both prior to and during the study tour in addition to the completion of coursework. |
| Subject Specific Skills | N/A |
| Team work | N/A |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 5