Career help!

[Agent XXX999]

I really want to do my AI – do you think that I could self study?

Has anyone done this – I cant afford to give up work but really want to do it so I can…My instructor said I would be OK up to stage 3 riding (she has trained exam students) and 2 stable management - what is the best way/most effective way to do it ‘on your own’

Is it even possible?

I could easily get my teaching hours as yard next door is FULL to the brim of kids and adults who would cry out for lessons!

 

[meandmyself]

I'd like to know that too!

 

[teapot]

Stage 1 to 3 - riding & stable management, plus R&RS, PTT then first aid course (equine specific) and the CPS

Stage 1 & 2 - SM will be fine if you've got horses/worked on a yard etc - stage 2 includes all the bones etc.

Stage 3 - I've been told that you do need yard experience say in a big RS or comp yard to do well in the exam (worked on a where to train yard for 3 yrs so got a lot of the insider tips). And once you get tos tage 3 level - it just can't be book learnt - you have to have practical experience

PTT - not sure I've met anyone who hasn't had some training for it.

And that goes for riding wise and say lunging for stage 2 - lots of little bits that come under the "BHS way" which they could technically fail you on.

Then 500 hours at a non approved centre ( you can do freelance but need insurance etc)

Oh and the big factor - cost of exam fees. Stage 1 complete is over £100 now

Click on the relevent parts of the diagram to get the relevent syllabus for each exam

 

[RobinHood]

I don't suppose you have your pony club AH test? That allows you direct entry to PTT so you can clock up your 500hrs whilst trsingin for stage III. Just thought I;'d mention it as most people aren't aware of the exemption (much cheaper route too!).

Good luck xx

 

[Agent XXX999]

So do you think that it would be a good idea to see how far I can get 'on my own' then I could get the rest 'done' in quite a short space of time...

 

[teapot]

Oo yeah, if you've got your AH - much much cheaper route.

I would see how you go, especially for stage 1 and probs most of stage 2.

Best piece of advice I've always been given and we always gave to those who wanted training at the yard was book yourself a one off assessment lesson at a where to train yard, and they can give you a good heads up on what standard you're at etc

best of luck

 

[Patchwork]

PC B Test gives you extemption from Stages 1 and 2 so you only need to pass your Stage 3 before taking your PTT.

 

[siennamum]

I did it on my own, bought the books and turned up, it was great fun. It might help to have a couple of assessment lessons at an exam centre and pick your exam centre carefully - it can make the world of difference.