Pathway Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:13 AM AWST
22/07/2026 10:13 AM AWST
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Horse Breeding
Horse Breeding
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
SS28
SS28
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
04/10/2003
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
0501 - Agriculture
Approved Date
07/05/2004
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Version
1.00
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
04/10/2003
Nominal Hours
460
460
Description
Packaging Rules
1.
A total of 17 units must be completed
· Select 9 units from Group A (including the 5 compulsory units)
· Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B
· Select 3 additional units from Group A, B and/or other units from the Conservation and Land Management RTD02, Rural Production RTE03 and Amenity Horticulture RTF03 Training and/or other endorsed Training Packages.
See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
· Select 9 units from Group A (including the 5 compulsory units)
· Select 5 additional units from Group A and/or B
· Select 3 additional units from Group A, B and/or other units from the Conservation and Land Management RTD02, Rural Production RTE03 and Amenity Horticulture RTF03 Training and/or other endorsed Training Packages.
See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3429 | RTE2104A | Carry out regular horse observation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S2737 | RTC2701A | Follow OHS procedures | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3503 | RTE2148A | Handle young horses | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2738 | RTC2702A | Observe environmental work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2742 | RTC2801A | Participate in workplace communications | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2739 | RTC2704A | Provide basic first aid | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3631 | RTE2121A | Provide daily care for horses | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3632 | RTE2128A | Provide feed for livestock | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3650 | RTE2130A | Ride and care for horses and equipment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
2.
See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2741 | RTC2706A | Apply chemicals under supervision | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3402 | RTE2132A | Assist with artificial insemination procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3404 | RTE2137A | Assist with natural mating procedures and parturition of horses | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S2896 | RGRH207A | Handle horses safely | 80 | Unit of competency |
| S2728 | RTC2209A | Install, maintain and repair fencing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3543 | RTE2110A | Maintain livestock water supplies | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2729 | RTC2210A | Maintain properties and structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3576 | RTE2114A | Monitor water supplies | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3579 | RTE2115A | Muster and move livestock | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3590 | RTE2308A | Operate ride-on vehicles | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S2732 | RTC2306A | Operate vehicles | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S2730 | RTC2301A | Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | 30 | Unit of competency |