91183NSW Certificate II in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse)

Qualification: Certificate II (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7276

This course is designed for horse grooms working under supervision 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 under supervision including handling, feeding, grooming and caring for performance horses as well attending competition events.

Career Opportunities: Horse groom.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in the 91189NSW Certificate III in Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse), TAFE course no: 7280.

Entry Requirements: There are no formal educational requirements for entry to this course.

Modules/Units
Core:
3223B	Coping with injury in the workplace
BSBCMN107A	Operate a personal computer
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
RGRH206A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures in horse codes
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications
RTE2121A	Provide daily care for horses
RTE2128A	Provide feed for livestock
SROEQO001A	Handle horses safely
Electives:
4960A	Focus on skills
4981GA	Individual education plan A
7286W	Work placement - horse industry
8999A	Tutorial support
NSWTEQU206A	Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
RGRH205A	Perform basic riding or driving tasks
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTE2124A	Carry out birthing duties
RTE2137A	Assist with natural mating procedures and prepare for parturition in horses
RTE2148A	Handle young horses
RTE2308A	Operate ride-on vehicles
RTE3210A	Plan and construct an electric fence
TDTE597B	Carry out basic workplace calculations

Applying and Enrolling:

Campuses:

Taree - Flexible and online delivery.
For more information email Jane Hooper at jane.hooper@tafensw.edu.au or ring and leave a message for Jane on (02) 6591 3600.

Trenayr - Distance learning with some campus attendance for workshops. Contact the campus on (02) 6644 4700 for an application package.
For more information contact Gary Zohrab on (02) 6644 4700.