Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding)

Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding)

Qualification
National Code:
RTE30703
State Code:
S381
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
04/10/2003
Approved Date
07/05/2004
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
480
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/10/2003
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 04/10/2003 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

A total of 16 units must be completed
· Select 7 units from Group A (including the 1 compulsory unit)
· Select 6 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 (Group C).

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

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
S3416 RTE3104A Carry out basic dentition care procedures on horses 30 Unit of competency
S3418 RTE3137A Carry out basic hoof care procedures 45 Unit of competency
S3423 RTE3106A Carry out mare mating procedures 40 Unit of competency
S3432 RTE3713A Carry out workplace OHS procedures 20 Unit of competency
E0360 RGR017A Determine nutritional requirements for greyhounds, standardbreds or thoroughbreds 40 Unit of competency
S3490 RTE3102A Educate, ride and care for horses and equipment 60 Unit of competency
S3500 RTE3112A Handle and care for stallions 30 Unit of competency
E0359 RGR016B Maintain greyhounds, standardbreds or thoroughbreds in a healthy state and safe environment 60 Unit of competency
S2746 RTC3209A Plan and construct conventional fencing 24 Unit of competency
S3611 RTE3121A Prepare animals for parturition 35 Unit of competency
S3647 RTE3124A Rear newborn and young livestock 35 Unit of competency
2.

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

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
S3623 RTE3144A Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 25 Unit of competency
C5233 PRDSSA30A Select stock for sale 40 Unit of competency
3.

The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.

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
S3419 RTE2124A Carry out birthing duties 20 Unit of competency
S2728 RTC2209A Install, maintain and repair fencing 30 Unit of competency
S3543 RTE2110A Maintain livestock water supplies 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S114 RUA30798 Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
D469 AHC30310 Certificate III in Horse Breeding Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code RTE30703 taken from the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) which should be consulted for full description of requirements. RTE03 is endorsed until 30 April 2006.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 3 March 2004.
Entry Requirements
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Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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