Teaching qualification

[chaps89]

Hello.
I'm thinking about ways to earn a little additional money/a back up skill for future.
I've dabbled in teaching on and off over the years and really enjoyed it.
I'm a bit out of the loop now though about the best/preferred qualifications and haven't done anything on a professional basis with horses in about 18 months (still been riding/training on my own and share horses in that time though)
Is BHS still preferred, or ARBS or UKCC or is something entirely different the best way?
I have NVQ L2 which we were told was equivalent to BHS stage 2 and a national certificate but no other formal qualifications, just 20 years of hands on experience- so I suspect I probably don't do things the BHS way.
What would be the best route to take please for gaining some more formal qualifications?

 

[Littlebear]

I did this as an 'on the side' for quite a few years, the BHS exams opened alot of doors as it enabled me to cover all of the riding schools freelance as well as the private side that i was already doing.
Nobody does everything the 'bhs way' you just learn what you need for the exams, little things like the correct way to put on rugs, hang haynets, mucking out order blah blah.
If you only need to learn those details i would print the syllabus, go to a trainer directly and just brush up on those and book the exam, they are straight forward it will just be the teaching exam that needs more prep as you need to know how to structure the lessons and plans and you have to do a talk and know distances literally inside and out.
Feel free to pm if you need any other info or help x

 

[EventingMum]

BHS exams have been completely overhauled and are now aiming to be more practical and get away from having to do things "the BHS way". UKCC is no longer offered alongside BHS exams. Although there are generic options the UKCC is more often seen as discipline specific at it's higher levels and has been the chosen route for many competition riders. I don't know much about ABRS but if you are looking at coaching lower level riders as opposed to those competing at a higher level I would opt for BHS qualifications. There is now a new Stage 2 teach exam which along with stage 2 qualification gives the first teaching qualification. You can access information on the BHS website. If you gain BHS qualifications you can then become an Accredited Professional Coach and access insurance.

 

[teapot]

The BHS pathway is your best bet. The changes have been fantastic and the teaching exams are very much coaching based.