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91184NSW Certificate I in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse)

Qualification: Certificate I (AQF)
TAFE NSW Course No: 7286

This course is for people entering the horse industry with little or no experience. It is suitable for pre-industry and VET in Schools training where graduates work under close supervision and require basic horse handling and safety skills to work with docile horses in and around stables.

The course enables beginner horse grooms working under direct supervision to develop skills, underpinning knowledge and behavioural attributes required for the care and maintenance of performance horses. It also provides you with knowledge of the horse industry and its many sectors. 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 as applying workplace safety practices.

Career Opportunities: Horse groom.

Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for advanced standing in 91183NSW Certificate II in Horse Industry Operations (Performance Horse), TAFE course no: 7276.

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

Modules/Units
Core:
NSWTEQU202A Prepare to work in the performance horse industry
RGRH101A Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
RGRH102A Catch, groom and handle horses safely under supervision
RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses
RTE2128A Provide feed for livestock
Electives:
4960A Focus on skills
4981GA Individual education plan A
7286W Work placement - horse industry
8999A Tutorial support
RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures
RTE2137A Assist with natural mating procedures and prepare for parturition in horses
RTE2308A Operate ride-on vehicles
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.

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