91338NSW Diploma of Horse Industry Management (Performance Horse)
Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
TAFE Course No: 7300
Nominal Hours: 1124
This course helps you develop the skills required to manage a small to medium sized equine business such as an agistment centre, training centre, horse stud, eco-tourist enterprise, transport company, or work in a management capacity in a larger equine enterprise.
You will learn how to manage equine nutrition, health, welfare, reproduction and conditioning/training as well as apply exercise physiology and training methodologies to ensure maximum performance is gained from the horses being cared for. You will also learn about business administration, finances, farm and facility management, human resource management and marketing.
By completing the course, you will be able to carry out a range of duties involved in managing the handling, feeding, grooming and caring for performance horses being prepared for competition events.
Career Opportunities: You will have gained the skills which will allow you to work in a management capacity in your own business or as an employee in a variety of performance horse enterprises. You may also be able to gain employment within other sectors of the horse industry, such as working for industry governing bodies, feed and pharmaceutical companies, bloodstock agents, or as educators.
Articulation: When you finish this course you can apply for credit transfer into the RTE50103 Diploma of Agriculture (specialising in horse breeding), TAFE Course no: 1035. You may also be eligible to negotiate articulation into Degree programs offered through Charles Sturt University.
Entry Requirements: 91189NSW Certificate III in Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse) or equivalent, and a current Senior First Aid Certificate.
| Modules/Units | |
| Core: | |
| BSBCMN308A | Maintain financial records |
| BSBMGT505A | Ensure a safe workplace |
| BSBMGT507A | Manage environmental performance |
| BSBMGT609A | Manage risk |
| BSBRKG403A | Set up a business or records system for a small office |
| BSBSBM402A | Undertake financial planning |
| BSBSBM404A | Undertake business planning |
| FNSACCT401A | Process business tax requirements |
| NSWTEQU501A | Manage Legal Aspects of Horse Enterprises |
| NSWTEQU502A | Manage Horse Health Using Selected Therapies |
| NSWTEQU503A | Evaluate Horse Conformation |
| NSWTEQU504A | Manage Equine Nutrition |
| NSWTEQU505A | Manage Fitness In Horses |
| RTE5104A | Develop livestock health and welfare strategies |
| RTE5406A | Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program |
| Elective: | |
| 8999B | Tutorial support (optional) |
| BSBADM408A | Prepare financial reports |
| BSBCMN404A | Develop teams and individuals |
| BSBEBUS506A | Plan and develop a business website |
| BSBFLM412A | Promote team effectiveness |
| BSBFLM501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
| BSBHR401A | Administer human resource systems |
| BSBHR509A | Manage rehabilitation/return-to-work programs |
| BSBINT403A | Research international markets |
| BSBMGT506A | Recruit, select and induct staff |
| BSBMKG501A | Evaluate marketing opportunities |
| BSBSBM301A | Research business opportunities |
| CUECOR04A | Deal with conflict and resolve complaints |
| ICAU1211A | Operate accounting applications |
| NSWTEQU402A | Manage Horses To Meet Performance Horse Sport Requirements |
| NSWTEQU403A | Evaluate Equine Training Methodologies |
| NSWTEQU404A | Manage international opportunities for performance horses |
| NSWTEQU405A | Buy and sell horses |
| NSWTEQU506A | Manage Performance Horse Breeding Operations |
| NSWTEQU507A | Undertake Horse Industry Experience |
| PRDPOD425A | Select and appoint contractors |
| PRDSSA29A | Advise client on sale and purchase alternatives |
| RTC4306A | Supervise maintenance of machinery and equipment |
| RTC4703A | Plan and implement a chemical use program |
| RTC4905A | Cost a project |
| RTE3006A | Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
| RTE4107A | Supervise artificial breeding programs |
| RTE4202A | Design livestock handling/accommodation facilities |
| RTE5107A | Select animals for breeding |
| RTE5524A | Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies |
| RTE5901A | Develop a marketing plan |
| SROEQO009A | Plan conditioning and training programs for horses |
| SRXEMR001A | Respond to emergency situations |
| TDTK698B | Evaluate software requirements and hardware enhancements |
| THTFME04A | Develop an event concept |
| THTFME04A | Develop an event concept |
| THTSMA01B | Coordinate the production of brochures and marketing materials |
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Applying and enrolling:
Semester 2 2008: Places may be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.
Campuses:
Taree - leave a message for Jane on (02) 6591 3600.
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.
Enrolments are accepted all year.
For more information contact Jane Hooper on (02) 6591 3600.
