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Certificate III in Farriery (Trade)
Certificate III in Farriery (Trade)
Accredited course
National Code
5030
5030
State Code
6656
6656
TGA Status
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
905
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
Accredited Date
01/01/1996
Expiry Date
31/12/2005
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
To provide the apprentice with the theoretical knowledge required in the trade
of Farriery and to supplement the practical skill development in an off-the-job
setting to complement the skills training provided by the employer.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47720 | NFM005 | Farriery Related Horse Handling Skills | 30 | Module |
| 47716 | NFM001 | Farriery Related Occ Health, Welfare and Safety | 25 | Module |
| 47717 | NFM002 | Farriery Related Welding and Metal Skills | 90 | Module |
| 47723 | NFM008 | Horse Health | 50 | Module |
| 47722 | NFM007 | Horse Shoe Manufacture | 70 | Module |
| 47725 | NFM009 | Horse Shoeing Procedures 1 | 100 | Module |
| 47726 | NFM010 | Horse Shoeing Procedures II | 100 | Module |
| 47727 | NFM011 | Horse Shoeing Procedures III | 100 | Module |
| 47719 | NFM004 | Personal and Professional Development | 30 | Module |
| 47718 | NFM003 | Personal Business Affairs Management | 40 | Module |
| 47728 | NFM012 | Specialised Farriery Procedures and Techniques | 200 | Module |
| 47721 | NFM006 | Tools and Equipment Operation and Maintenance | 70 | Module |
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General Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Victorian Government. Training
providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from
the Office of Training and Further Education (OTFE) in Victoria and be
registered by their State accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is the Victorian College of Agriculture
and Horticulture. The course was originally accredited in Victoria from 1/1/96
until 31/12/2000. It has been placed on the National Register as code 5030.
3. Training providers are advised to obtain a copy of the complete
curriculum documentation from the proponents.
4. Further information on this program may be obtained from Curriculum
Services at the WA Department of Training.
providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from
the Office of Training and Further Education (OTFE) in Victoria and be
registered by their State accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is the Victorian College of Agriculture
and Horticulture. The course was originally accredited in Victoria from 1/1/96
until 31/12/2000. It has been placed on the National Register as code 5030.
3. Training providers are advised to obtain a copy of the complete
curriculum documentation from the proponents.
4. Further information on this program may be obtained from Curriculum
Services at the WA Department of Training.