Occupational Qualification · E46
Discretionary Grant · UpcomingEquestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2
- NQF Level
- NQF Level 6
- Credits
- 250
- Duration
- —
- SAQA ID
- 110361
Official QCTO Registry Profile
Source: SAQA / QCTO registry- SAQA ID
- 110361
- Min Credits
- 250
- Registered
- 2021-03-25
- Re-registration
- 2025-12-31
- Field
- Field 02 - Culture and Arts
- Sub-field
- Sport
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Overview & Scope
Programme Profile
- Target Designation
- Certified Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2 Practitioner
- Competency Focus
- Master specialised practical applications, safety criteria, and regulatory mandates required of a qualified Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2.
- Academic Weight
- Full national recognition at NQF Level 6 yielding 250 credits upon successful PoE verification.
- Work Opportunities
- Deployment across As a qualified equestrian coach or instructor level 2, you can find employment opportunities in Tourism, Hospitality, Sport, Creative Arts. Your skills will be in demand across both public and private sectors, and you may also choose to work as an independent contractor or start your own business in this field. operations under CATHSSETA scope.
- Audit Objective
- Bridges operational skills deficits under the governing CATHSSETA quality matrix.
- Value Proposition
- Measurable, legally compliant skills that optimise productivity, satisfy Workplace Skills Plans (WSP), and unlock B-BBEE scorecard weight.
Introduction▾
The Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2 is a Occupational Certificate set at NQF Level 6, comprising 250 credits. This qualification has been carefully developed to provide you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience needed to excel in your chosen field. Whether you are starting your career or looking to formalise your existing expertise, this programme offers a structured pathway to competence and recognition.
Purpose▾
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2. The Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2 develops and offers qualifications to Equine, Equestrian and/or Equine and Equestrian combination performance for purpose and offers mentorship programmes to Equestrian Instructors Level 1. A competent learner shall display the following attributes: tenacity, interpersonal skills, punctuality, integrity, honesty, and loyalty and will be able to support the development of a horse's way of going, be able to provide initial dressage guidance and flatwork coaching, and help riders work over grids, small courses and cross-country fences. A qualified learner will be able to: • Develop a training programme for Equine purpose within the equestrian industry. • Train and develop Equestrians for purpose in accordance with equestrian industry standards. • Train and mentor Instructor Level 1 for purpose.
Entry Requirements▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: • Occupational Certificate: Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 1, NQF Level 5.
SAQA Rationale▾
This qualification is designed for learners who completed the Occupational Certificate: Equestrian Coach Instructor Level 1 qualification and wish to advance their careers as Equestrian Instructors. It offers learners with additional competencies that will enable them to design equine and equestrian qualifications and train and mentor equestrian coaches. This qualification will be accessed by learners that wish to progress in their career within the Equine and Equestrian Industry, continuing their learning within the industry for further job opportunities and to have past learning and industry experience formally recognised. The qualification is designed for learners who can work unsupervised in an equine and equestrian establishment and for those who aspire to work at supervisory and management level. Learners may aspire to, or already work in a range of equine and equestrian environments including but not limited to: leisure organisations; competition yards; racing stables; riding schools; tourism establishments; the mounted service organisations and riding for the Disabled. Learners who successfully complete the qualification can advance their careers by taking higher level responsibilities and/or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities within the Equestrian industry.
Learning Assumed to be in Place & RPL▾
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of results or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is: • Occupational Certificate: Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 1, NQF Level 5.
Exit Level Outcomes▾
- Conduct risk management with scope and limitations in association with level of performance, for purpose.
- Develop a training programme for Equine for purpose within the equestrian industry.
- Train and develop riders for purpose in accordance with equestrian industry standards.
- Train and mentor Equestrian Instructors Level One within scope of work.
- Display personal proficiency of identified task(s), within scope of work, for purpose.
Learning Material Included
- Learner Guide (Theory and Knowledge Modules)
- Facilitator Guide
- Workplace Logbook
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Assessor Guide & Marking Memorandum
- SETA / QCTO Alignment Matrix
- Administrative & Onboarding Pack
- Implementation Plan
Moderator-Ready Curriculum Breakdown
14 modules · 250 creditsTheory, regulatory and safety knowledge. Each row carries the registered module code, NQF level and credit weight used for formative assessment rubric mapping.
- 342204-001-00-KM-0110 cr
Ethics, Legislative and Regulatory Requirements in the Equine and/or Equestrian Industry
NQF Level 5
- 342204-001-00-KM-0220 cr
Teaching and Assessment Methodology of the Equestrian and Equine Combination at International Level Two (2) for Specific Purpose
NQF Level 6
- 342204-001-00-KM-0320 cr
Supervision and Wellbeing of all Equine and Equestrian Participants at International Level Two (2) for Specific Purpose
NQF Level 6
- 342204-001-00-KM-0415 cr
Equestrian Proficiency for international Level Two (2) for Specific Purpose
NQF Level 6
- 342204-001-00-KM-0515 cr
Coaching, Mentorship and Support for Equestrian Instructor at International Level One (1) for Specific Purpose
NQF Level 6
Qualification 110361 · Curriculum Architecture
Occupational Certificate: Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2 · NQF Level 6 (250 Credits)
Three Curriculum Pillars
Knowledge Modules
Classroom & E-Learning
- Facilitated lectures & self-study
- Written question banks
- Formative comprehension checks
Practical Skill Modules
Simulated Line Tasks
- Simulated line tasks
- Observation rubrics
- Structured task sheets
Work Experience Modules
On-the-Job Production
- On-the-job rotation
- Mentor logbooks
- Workplace sign-offs
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
Learner Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)Owner · Candidate▾
Admin & Registration
ID, learner contract, induction pack, POPIA consent.
Knowledge Evidence
Written assessments & question banks — KM-01 to KM-07.
Practical Evidence
Task sheets, observation rubrics, assessor photos.
Workplace Evidence
Logbooks, mentor sign-offs, supervisor letters.
Assessor Master FileOwner · Registered Assessor▾
Assessment Reports
Judgements, learner feedback, remediation agreements, appeals log.
Internal Moderation & Quality FileOwner · Moderator / SDP▾
Moderation Evidence
10% sampling matrix, HACCP/LOTO compliance sheets, SDP sign-off.
Final Accreditation Gateway
Issued by the accredited Skills Development Provider once internal moderation is signed off.
Provider submits declaration + PoE to the Assessment Quality Partner (AQP).
QCTO awards the SAQA-registered certificate on successful EISA outcome.
Audit & Compliance
Evidence & Audit Pipeline
From portfolio assembly to external sign-off — the exact route your evidence travels.
- Step 1
PoE Assembly
Learner evidence, formative records and logbook entries filed against the alignment matrix.
- Step 2
Internal Assessment
Registered assessor judges each KM/PM/WM outcome using the supplied instruments.
- Step 3
Internal Moderation
Sampling and verification of assessor decisions, with remediation loop before submission.
- Step 4
External Moderation
SETA/QCTO desktop audit and certification upload against registered credits.
Broken Standard vs i2Graduates Standard
The measurable delta between improvised material and an audit-ready suite.
Broken Standard
i2Graduates Standard
Curriculum Mapping
Photocopied guides with mismatched outcomes
5 KM + 5 PM + 4 WM modules mapped to NQF Level 6
Assessment Bank
Missing formative and summative assessments
Pre-validated assessment bank per module
Alignment Evidence
No alignment matrix — audit fails
CATHSSETA alignment matrix included
Facilitation
Facilitators improvise Equestrian Coach or Instructor Level 2 delivery
Facilitator scripts + learner activities per credit
Portfolio of Evidence
PoE gaps flagged in moderation
PoE templates that survive external moderation
Pricing & Delivery Tiers
Base licence from R72 500
Digital Master Suite
Editable master files, licensed to your SDP
- Learner Guide, Facilitator Guide & Assessment Suite
- Workplace logbook + alignment matrix (editable)
- Instant digital delivery under institutional licence
- Free minor corrections for 12 months
Turnkey Print & Bound Package
Printed, bound and couriered per learner
- Everything in the Digital Master Suite
- Full-colour print, wire-bound learner packs
- Per-learner PoE folders and dividers
- Nationwide courier with tracked delivery
Full Enterprise Accreditation Bundle
Assets plus accreditation support end-to-end
- Everything in the Print & Bound Package
- Bespoke QMS build mapped to your scope
- Moderation dry-run + written remediation report
- Brand & metadata integration across the suite
Complementary Services
Optional add-ons that harden your accreditation scope before an external audit.
Bespoke QMS Build
We author your Quality Management System — policies, procedures, records, matrices — mapped to your accreditation scope. From R18,500.
Request QuoteModeration Consultation
External moderation dry-run on your PoE + delivery pack. Written report with fixes before your real audit. From R4,900.
Book Moderation SessionThe i2Graduates Quality Guarantee
Every page of this bundle is checked for sequence and structural accuracy — no missing pages, no shortcuts. You get pre-validated assessment instruments ready to survive rigorous compliance moderation, wrapped in a curriculum your facilitators will enjoy teaching.
