Understanding farrier qualifications
The table below enables equine owners, those working in the equine industry and the public to understand the levels of qualifications, examinations and assessments held by Farriers registered to practice in Great Britain. Farrier qualifications and assessments are listed below against the levels set out in the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
| Qualification Level | Farriery Qualifications | Farriery Examinations & Assessments |
|---|---|---|
| Level 8 | Doctor of Philosophy in Farriery (PhD) | |
| Level 6 | Bachelor of Science with Honours in Farriery (BSc Hons) | |
| Level 6 | Graduate Diploma in Equine Locomotor Research (GradDipELR) | |
| Level 6 | Fellowship of The Worshipful Company of Farriers (FWCF) | |
| Level 5 | Diploma Higher Education (DipHE) in farriery (formerly Foundation Degree in Science in farriery (FdSc)) | |
| Level 5 | Associate of The Worshipful Company of Farriers (AWCF) (formerly Associate of the Farriers Company of London (AFCL)) | |
| Level 5 | Military Training Farrier (MTF) | |
| Level 3 | End Point Assessment (EPA) in farriery resulting in award of Qualified to Farrier Standard (QFS) | |
| Level 3 | Diploma of the Worshipful Company of Farriers (DipWCF) (formerly Registered Shoeing Smith (RSS)) | |
| Level 3 | Certified Military Farrier (CMF) |
Further information
Find out more about how qualifications, examinations and assessments are listed in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
