The Unicorn Centre specialises in providing accredited courses in horse care and management, riding and teaching in partnership with Middlesbrough College. 

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The Centre has worked in partnership with Middlesbrough College since 1998 to deliver accredited Horse Care programmes and today offers City and Guilds Diplomas in Work Based Horse Care at Levels 1 and 2 to learners with and without disabilities aged 14 years and above.

Additional Learning Support can be provided subject to assessment of need. For learners aged 16-18 years the Centre offers a learning allowance of £20 per week and qualification for this is subject to satisfactory attendance.

All tuition is delivered on site at the Unicorn Centre, although learners have access to all Middlesbrough College's facilities and services. Functional skills in English and Maths are also part of the programme for learners aged 16-18 years.

A British Horse Society approved establishment and British Dressage competition venue, the Centre holds shows and events regularly throughout the year. As well as riding and competition options available at both levels, the Level 2 programme offers the opportunity for learners to train towards and become qualified RDA coaches.

Past learners have progressed into employment within both the equine and care industries, into further education and also onto the Unicorn Centre's Supported Volunteer Programme.

The Diploma programmes run over a one or two year period. Anyone interested in these courses should apply directly to the Unicorn Centre as soon as possible as places fill quickly.

Download our information leaflets and application form here:

Diploma Programme General Information and application form Page 1

Diploma Programme General Information and application form Page 2

Details Level 1Diploma in Work Based Horse Care

Details Level 2Diploma in Work Based Horse Care

The Centre also provides work experience opportunities through local schools and colleges. For further information contact your Work Experience Co-ordinator. Placement requests are also received directly from careers, training and social care organisations, and from individuals.

Additional courses provided by the Unicorn Centre include Disability Awareness, First Aid at Work and Food Hygiene.

To apply or for further information, please contact the Unicorn Centre directly on 01642 576222 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.