📝 Industry Placement Guide: What You Need To Do

• Research: Begin thinking about which area of the equine industry you would like to do your placement in (e.g., livery yards, competition yards, riding schools, stud farms). Visit our website for extra advice and guidance.

• Travel Logistics: Think carefully about how you will get to and from your placement location.

• First Contact: Contact potential employers in person or by phone rather than by email. Tip: We have a quiet space in our office you can use to make these calls!

• Stay Motivated: Be persistent and resilient! Finding the right placement can take time.

• Log it: Once your placement is agreed upon, you must submit your placement details on Beyond BCA. If this is not submitted, your placement will not be approved or confirmed.

• DBS Checks: It is your responsibility to check with the employer to see if you require a DBS check.

💡 Points to Remember

• Working Hours: Your placement should reflect the normal hours of the equine industry—usually 7.5 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) during term time.

• Safety First: A coordinator will visit all employers to ensure their workplace is safe for you. If the employer does not hold valid Employers' Liability Insurance, you cannot go—no exceptions.

• Part-Time Jobs: If you already have a part-time job, make sure to inform your employer about your placement requirements and dates. You are legally owed time off for your studies; we will be happy to contact your employer about this if you need assistance.

• Course Completion: If you do not complete your required industry placement hours, you may risk your place on your course.

• Expenses & Pay: Some employers are kind enough to cover basic travel expenses, but no student should expect to be paid for the hours they work as part of this educational placement.

🙋‍♀️ Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions or worries, please get in touch with the Beyond BCA team and we will be happy to help!