BECOME A TRAINED PRACTITIONER ABLE TO FACILITATE PURPOSEFUL EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMMES
Equine Assisted Learning Practitioner
International online professional training in structured Equine Assisted Learning.
OCN London Level 4 Certificate | 260 Hours | Starts 7 December 2026
The Equine Assisted Learning Practitioner course brings together essential theory, facilitation skills, reflective practice and assessed portfolio work.
It is designed for learners who wish to develop a structured and professional pathway into Equine Assisted Learning, with a clear focus on safety, equine welfare, communication, ethics and purposeful session delivery.
Course fee: 1280 EUR
Open to learners from the age of 20 years.
Accredited Qualification
OCNLR Level 4 Certificate in Facilitating Equine Assisted Learning: 603/0601/4
Guided learning hours (GLH): 210
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 260
Credits: 26 within the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework
Qualification guide
Where can this qualification help you?
➜ Schools
➜ Wellbeing programmes
➜ Youth work
➜ Community projects
➜ Coaching settings
➜ Personal development programmes
➜ Equine centres expanding services
This course may suit
➜ educators
➜ coaches
➜ equine professionals
➜ support workers
➜ therapists moving into learning work
➜ career changers
See the list of the accepted professions and qualifications for this course.
Before you apply
Before enrolling, learners must:
➜ Hold an accepted professional qualification
➜ Complete the Core Principles of Equine Assisted Services programme
➜ Demonstrate safe basic equine handling skills
➜Be prepared to complete practical video submissions
What This Course Offers:
➜ Flexible online learning
➜ Live webinars
➜ Practical submissions
➜ Tutor feedback
➜ Portfolio assessment
➜ Recognised qualification
Meet Your Lecturers
Led by experienced international professionals in Equine Assisted Services with decades of teaching and practical experience.
Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist, Educator, Equine Assisted Learning Specialist
MALTA and SPAIN
Lecturer, Clinical psychologist, Educator, Equine Assisted Learning Specialist, Researcher
MEXICO
Lecturer, Physiotherapist, Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, Researcher
FINLAND
Lecturer. Occupational Therapist, Equine Assisted Therapy Clinical Specialist, Researcher
UK and SOUTH AFRICA
What You Will Learn
➜ Facilitation Skills
➜ Equine Welfare & Behaviour
➜ Safety & Safeguarding
➜ Session Planning
➜ Communication Skills
➜ Group Work
➜ Reflection & Assessment
Competencies You Will Gain
By completing this course, you will be able to:
➤ Plan and facilitate purposeful Equine Assisted Learning sessions.
➤ Create safe, structured and engaging learning experiences.
➤ Apply professional communication and facilitation skills.
➤ Support confidence, teamwork and personal development.
➤ Understand equine behaviour, handling and welfare needs.
➤ Select suitable equines and environments for sessions.
➤ Adapt activities for individuals and groups.
➤ Apply safeguarding, boundaries and risk awareness.
➤ Review progress and evaluate learning outcomes.
➤ Build professional confidence for practice in EAL settings.
Structure / Duration
Equine Assisted Learning Practitioner is designed to guide learners from essential theory into practical competence.
As this is a regulated qualification, learners enrol onto a defined course intake with clear milestones, staged submissions and a final completion deadline. This helps learners stay organised, progress steadily and complete the qualification within the required timeframe.
Course Prerequisite: Core Principles of EAS
74 hours | 5 weeks recommended | €370 | Online
Continue with: Equine Assisted Learning Practitioner
260 qualification hours | Starts 7 Dec 2026 |Ends 30 Nov 2027 |€1280 |Online
* online learning modules
* guided written tasks
* portfolio development
* practical video submissions
* tutor feedback
* live online sessions
* final online multiple-choice assessment
Practical Submissions
Learners will be asked to submit practical evidence of competence, such as:
* safe handling and preparation of an equine
* observation of equine behaviour and body language
* preparing a safe session environment
* participant support during a practical activity
* safety awareness in practice
Final Assessment
*Completion of all assignments and required tasks
*Successful completion of the online multiple-choice examination
Recommended completion by 30 November 2027 - see the L4 Certificate extension policy.
REGISTER NOW
Next Intake Opens December 2026 - Places are limited to maintain personal tutor support.
Please read the course entry requirements and guidelines before enrolling on the course.
Guided learning hours (GLH): 210
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 260
Start: 7 December 2026
Recommended completion: 30 November 2027
Price: €1280 (€200 administration fee + €1080 course fee)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can apply for the OCN Level 4 EAL Practitioner qualification?
Is there an entry process before acceptance onto the course?
Is the €200 administration fee refundable?
Do I need previous experience with equines?
Is this an online or onsite qualification?
Is this a regulated qualification?
Svitani Academy is an accredited OCN London Centre delivering professional qualifications.
We collaborate with international experts and maintain strong links with HETI – The Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International AISBL, supporting quality and professional standards within the global EAS community.
BECOME A TRAINED PRACTITIONER ABLE TO FACILITATE PURPOSEFUL EQUINE ASSISTED LEARNING PROGRAMMES