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Certificate II in Equine Industry

Certificate II in Equine Industry

Accredited course
National Code:
21327VIC
State Code:
7128
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/10/2004
Field of Education
0599 - Other Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies
AQF Level
Certificate II in
Nominal Hours
470
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
01/01/2003
Expiry Date
31/12/2008
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

The course aims are to provide:

· Access to direct employment opportunities in the equine or equine related industries, principally as stable or stud hand or as an assistant.

· Articulation opportunities into further vocational courses for which links have been created through the importation of competencies from the Racing and Agriculture Training Packages, or where credit transfers are available.

· A confirmation of skills and aptitude necessary to enter further TAFE level training courses which then lead to employment in the equine or equine related industries, for example, horse breeding, racing, mounted police, veterinary nursing, biological science, retail, coaching.

· A confirmation of skills and aptitudes necessary to enter a range of higher education degrees, for example veterinary science, agriculture and specialist equine degrees.

Schedule
1.

All core competencies must be achieved. The individual must also select at least two electives in order to receive the qualification. A minimum of 60 hours of electives must be undertaken.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S2900 RGRH311A Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses 40 Unit of competency
73126 VBM662 Care for horses in the equine industry 50 Module
S3429 RTE2104A Carry out regular horse observation 25 Unit of competency
71322 VBM658 Communicate within the equine industry 20 Module
S2904 RGRH318A Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds 30 Unit of competency
73125 VBM661 Handle horses safely in the equine industry 30 Module
73124 VBM660 Horse riding or driving skills 1 40 Module
73121 VBM657 Identify and develop a career path in the equine industry 20 Module
S2890 RGRH101A Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Procedures 40 Unit of competency
73123 VBM659 Monitor horse health 30 Module
73120 VBM656 Work effectively in the equine industry 80 Module
2.

Two electives must be selected. A minimum of 60 hours of electives must be undertaken.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
N0667 WRRCS2B Apply point of sale handling procedures 21 Unit of competency
N0662 WRRCA2B Apply retail office procedures 18 Unit of competency
73131 VBM709 Assist in preparation of a horse for competition 40 Module
73128 VBM664 Assist in the conduct of an event in the equine industry 40 Module
73129 VBM665 Care for mares and foals in the equine industry 40 Module
C3534 BSBCMN214A Create and use simple spreadsheets 20 Unit of competency
73127 VBM663 Horse riding or driving skills 2 - specific equine discipline 40 Module
73132 VBM739 Identify horse breeding principles and assist in practices 40 Module
S2728 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 30 Unit of competency
S2729 RTC2210A Maintain properties and structures 30 Unit of competency
73130 VBM666 Provide advice on equine products and the selection and fitting of equine equipment, gear and clothing 20 Module
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
6654 21908VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Victorian Office of Training and Tertiary Education.

2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE on behalf of the WA Department of Training and Employment. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 21327VIC.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager, VET Teaching and Learning at the WA Department of Education and Training, or Tim Delaney, the Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE, 15 Grosvenor Street, BEACONSFIELD, telephone (08) 9239 8384.
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