Statement of Attainment in Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse)
Qualification: Statement of Attainment (AQF)
TAFE Course No: 7270
Nominal Hours: 200
This course is designed for people who work in, or want to work in, the performance horse industry. You will learn how to make decisions within a predictable range of tasks and work with a wide range of horses, including those that are flighty and/or of high economic value. You will work mostly in and around horse stables, on studs and will have some exposure to competition events. By completing this course, you will be able to carry out a range of duties including handling, feeding, grooming and caring for performance horses as well attending competition events.
Career Opportunities: Senior horse grooms, stable foreman or stud hand working in the performance horse industry.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in 91184NSW Certificate I in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse), TAFE course no:
7286, 91183NSW Certificate II in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse), TAFE course no:
7276, or 91189NSW Certificate III in Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse), TAFE course no:
7280.
Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry to modules in Group 1. NSW School Certificate (or equivalent) is required for entry to modules in Group 2.
| Modules/Units | |
| Elective: | |
| 0610D | Hoof care and dentition |
| 3223A | Senior first aid |
| 3223B | Coping with injury in the workplace |
| 4960A | Focus on skills |
| 4981GA | Individual education plan A |
| 5854C | Hoof structure & function |
| 7286W | Work placement - horse industry |
| 8132C | Horse shoeing |
| 8132G | Saddlery maintenance |
| 8133U | Strapping manufacture |
| 8133V | Saddlery techniques |
| 8133W | Saddlery manufacture |
| 8133X | Stock and western saddle making |
| 8999A | Tutorial support |
| BSBCMN213A | Produce simple word processed documents |
| BSBFLM303A | Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
| ICAITU133A | Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email |
| NSWTEQU202A | Prepare to work in the performance horse industry |
| NSWTEQU205A | Lunge performance horses for exercise |
| NSWTEQU206A | Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena |
| NSWTEQU303A | Care for performance horses |
| NSWTEQU304A | Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses |
| NSWTEQU305A | Prepare for, attend and participate in horse events/activities |
| NSWTEQU306A | Apply advanced horse handling techniques |
| NSWTEQU307A | Ride and lead performance horses |
| NSWTEQU308A | Assist with alternative reproductive technology |
| NSWTEQU309A | Assist in the education of performance horses to work with livestock |
| RGRH101A | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Procedures |
| RGRH102A | Catch, groom and handle horses safely under supervision |
| RGRH205A | Perform basic riding or driving tasks |
| RGRH206A | Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures in horse codes |
| RGRH311A | Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses |
| RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures |
| RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices |
| RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications |
| RTE2121A | Provide daily care for horses |
| RTE2128A | Provide feed for livestock |
| RTE2137A | Assist with natural mating procedures and prepare for parturition in horses |
| RTE2148A | Handle young horses |
| RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles |
| RTE3106A | Carry out mare mating procedures |
| RTE3112A | Handle and care for stallions |
| RTE3121A | Prepare animals for parturition |
| RTE3124A | Rear newborn and young livestock |
| RTE3144A | Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
| RTE3148A | Assess conformation of horses |
| SROEQO001A | Handle horses safely |
| SROEQO002A | Demonstrate basic horseriding skills |
| SROEQO004A | Apply first aid for horses |
| SROEQO008A | Determine nutritional requirements for horses |
| SROEQO001A | Handle horses safely |
| SROEQO002A | Demonstrate basic horseriding skills |
| SROEQO004A | Apply first aid for horses |
| SROEQO008A | Determine nutritional requirements for horses |
| TDTE597B | Carry out basic workplace calculations |
Applying and enrolling:
Semester 2 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Taree - contact the campus on (02) 6591 3600.
Trenayr - contact the campus on (02) 6644 4700.
Applying and enrolling:
Semester 1 2009: North Coast Institute application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.
Campuses:
Taree - Flexible and online delivery.
For more information contact the campus on (020 6591 3600.
Information sheet, Trenayr Campus, Semester 2 2008