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:
Semester 2 2009: 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 2010:
Campuses:
Taree - Flexible and online delivery.
For more information contact the campus on (02) 6591 3627.
Trenayr - Flexible/Distance Learning with on campus workshop.
For more information contact the campus on ( 02) 6644 4700.
