91189NSW Certificate III in Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse)

Qualification: Certificate III (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7280

This course is for senior horse grooms, stable foremen and stud hands working under limited supervision in the performance horse industry.

You will learn how to work in stables, studs and places of competition where you would be able to handle all performance horses except breeding stallions. You will also learn how to exercise and prepare horses for competition and cover horse care essentials. By completing the 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: Senior horse grooms, stable foreman or stud hand working under limited supervision in the performance horse industry.

Articulation: 90733NSW Diploma of Horse Industry Management Diploma, TAFE course no: 8134.

Entry Requirements: NSW School Certificate (or equivalent).

Student Selection: Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:
1. Evidence of ability to complete the course
1.1 Education and training (20%)
1.2 Work experience, paid and/or unpaid (20%)
1.3 Life and community experience (20%)

2. Demonstrated need and motivation to undertake the course and relevance of the course to career plans and/or personal goals
2.1 Relevance of the course to career plans or personal goals (15%)
2.2 Knowledge of the relevant industry and relationship of the course to potential employment (15%)

3. Further evidence to support the application (10%)

Applicants should indicate whether they wish to complete the course as a first career, to move from unemployment to employment, to move to a new job or industry, to move to a higher level course, to upgrade skills for a current job, to gain recognition for skills gained overseas, or to support other personal goals.

Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Application Form.

Modules/Units
Core:
3223A	Senior first aid
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
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
RGRH206A	Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures in horse codes
RGRH311A	Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses
RTC2702A	Observe environmental work practices
RTC2801A	Participate in workplace communications
SROEQO001A	Handle horses safely
SROEQO004A	Apply first aid for horses
SROEQO008A	Determine nutritional requirements for horses
Elective:
4960A	Focus on skills
4981GA	Individual education plan A
7286W	Work placement - horse industry
8132G	Saddlery maintenance
8999A	Tutorial support
BSBCMN209A	Provide information to clients
NSWTEQU206A	Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
NSWTEQU307A	Ride and lead performance horses
NSWTEQU308A	Assist with alternative reproductive technology
NSWTEQU309A	Assist in the education of performance horses to work with livestock
RGRH205A	Perform basic riding or driving tasks
RTC2210A	Maintain properties and structures
RTC2301A	Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
RTC2307A	Operate machinery and equipment
RTC2309A	Operate tractors
RTC2706A	Apply chemicals under supervision
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
RTE3006A	Establish pastures and crops for livestock production
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
RTE3210A	Plan and construct an electric fence
SROEQO002A	Demonstrate basic horseriding skills
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.