Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Statement of Attainment (NRT) - Armidale Campus

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Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Statement of Attainment (NRT) - Armidale Campus

  • Objectives You will learn how to make decisions within a predictable range of tasks and work with a wide range of horses, including those that are flighty and/or of high economic value. You will work mostly in and around horse stables, on studs and will have some exposure to competition events. By completing this course, you will be able to carry out a range of duties including handling, feeding, grooming and caring for performance horses as well as attending competition events.
  • Entry requirements This course is designed for people who work in, or want to work in, the performance horse industry.
  • Academic title Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Statement of Attainment (NRT) - Armidale Campus
  • Course description Group 1 AQF1&2 - HORSE INDUSTRY OPERATIONS (PERFORMANCE HORSE) CI&II

    At least 1 and no more than 200 hours of module/units must be completed

    Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)
    3223B     Coping with injury in the workplace     8     
    BSBCMN107A     Operate a personal computer     20     
    ICAITU133A     Send and retrieve information over the Internet using browsers and email     15     
    NSWTEQU202A     Prepare to work in the performance horse industry     20     
    NSWTEQU205A     Lunge performance horses for exercise     50     
    NSWTEQU206A     Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena     100     
    RGRH101A     Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Procedures     20     
    RGRH102A     Catch, groom and handle horses safely under supervision     50     
    RGRH205A     Perform basic riding or driving tasks     100     
    RGRH206A     Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures in horse codes     40     
    RTC2210A     Maintain properties and structures     20     
    RTC2702A     Observe environmental work practices     15     
    RTC2801A     Participate in workplace communications     10     
    RTE2121A     Provide daily care for horses     40     
    RTE2124B     Carry out birthing duties     20     
    RTE2128B     Provide feed for livestock     20     
    RTE2137A     Assist with natural mating procedures and prepare for parturition in horses     30     
    RTE2308A     Operate ride-on vehicles     20     
    SROEQO001A     Handle horses safely     50     
    SROEQO002A     Demonstrate basic horseriding skills     100     
    TDTE597B     Carry out basic workplace calculations     20     


    Group 2 AQF3 HORSE INDUSTRY PRACTICE (PERFORMANCE HORSE) CIII


    At least 1 and no more than 200 hours of module/units must be completed

    Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)

    3223A     Senior first aid     18     
    8131A     Horse industry occ health & safety     20     
    8131C     Understanding the horse     40     
    8131D     Caring for horses     60     
    8131E     Horse handling & transport     40     
    8131G     Horse behaviour     40     
    8132C     Horse shoeing     40     
    8132G     Saddlery maintenance     20     
    8133U     Strapping manufacture     25     
    8133V     Saddlery techniques     50     
    8133W     Saddlery manufacture     50     
    8133X     Stock and western saddle making     70     
    8138A     Horse massage principles and techniques     70     
    8138C     Anatomy and physiology     40     
    BSBCMN213A     Produce simple word processed documents     30     
    BSBFLM303A     Contribute to effective workplace relationships     36     
    FPICOT2206A     Cross cut materials with a hand-held chainsaw     30     
    NSWTEQU303A     Care for performance horses     40     
    NSWTEQU304A     Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses     30     
    NSWTEQU305A     Prepare for, attend and participate in horse events/activities     40     
    NSWTEQU306A     Apply advanced horse handling techniques     40     
    NSWTEQU307A     Ride and lead performance horses     50     
    NSWTEQU308A     Assist with alternative reproductive technology     40     
    NSWTEQU309A     Assist in the education of performance horses to work with livestock     50     
    RGRH311A     Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses     30     
    RTC2304A     Operate and maintain chainsaws     30     
    RTE2148A     Handle young horses     40     
    RTE3106A     Carry out mare mating procedures     30     
    RTE3112A     Handle and care for stallions     30     
    RTE3121B     Prepare animals for parturition     30     
    RTE3124B     Rear newborn and young livestock     30     
    RTE3144A     Prevent and treat equine injury and disease     30     
    RTE3148A     Assess conformation of horses     30     
    RTE3210A     Plan and construct an electric fence     30     
    SROEQO004A     Apply first aid for horses     50     
    SROEQO008A     Determine nutritional requirements for horses     50     


    Group 3 AQF5 HORSE INDUSTRY MANAGEMENT

    At least 1 and no more than 200 hours of module/units must be completed

    Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)

    8131A     Horse industry occ health & safety     20     
    8131C     Understanding the horse     40     
    8131D     Caring for horses     60     
    8131E     Horse handling & transport     40     
    8133B     Horse conformation and selection     30     
    8138A     Horse massage principles and techniques     70     
    8138C     Anatomy and physiology     40     
    8138D     Anatomy and physiology of movement     40     
    BSBCMN308A     Maintain financial records     40     
    BSBMGT505A     Ensure a safe workplace     40     
    BSBMGT507A     Manage environmental performance     40     
    BSBRKG403A     Set up a business or records system for a small office     50     
    BSBSBM402A     Undertake financial planning     40     
    BSBSBM404A     Undertake business planning     40     
    FNSACCT401A     Process business tax requirements     27     
    NSWTEQU402A     Manage Horses To Meet Performance Horse Sport Requirements     90     
    NSWTEQU403A     Evaluate Equine Training Methodologies     50     
    NSWTEQU404A     Manage international opportunities for performance horses     30     
    NSWTEQU405A     Buy and sell horses     35     
    NSWTEQU501A     Manage Legal Aspects of Horse Enterprises     50     
    NSWTEQU502A     Manage Horse Health Using Selected Therapies     40     
    NSWTEQU503A     Evaluate Horse Conformation     40     
    NSWTEQU504A     Manage Equine Nutrition     75     
    NSWTEQU505A     Manage Fitness In Horses     50     
    NSWTEQU506A     Manage Performance Horse Breeding Operations     90     
    NSWTEQU507A     Undertake Horse Industry Experience     80     
    RTE3006A     Establish pastures and crops for livestock production     30     
    RTE4107A     Supervise artificial breeding and/or embryo transfer programs     40     
    RTE5104A     Develop livestock health and welfare strategies     100     
    RTE5107A     Select animals for breeding     100     
    RTE5406A     Manage the implementation of an emergency disease or plant pest control program     50     
    SROEQO009A     Plan conditioning and training programs for horses     60     
    THTSMA01B     Coordinate the production of brochures and marketing materials     24     


    Group 887 ENRICHMENT


    You may choose modules/units from this group but they do not count towards course completion

    Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)

    0610D     Hoof care and dentition     40     
    5854C     Hoof structure & function     30     
    7286W     Work placement - horse industry     40     
    8131G     Horse behaviour     40     
    8138P     Horse gear selection and fitting     30     
    RGRH207A     Handle horses safely     70     


    Group 888 TUTORIAL


    Your teacher will tell you if you need to do any modules/units from this group

    Modules/Units    Name    Hrs    National Module(s)

    4960A     Focus on skills     40     
    4981GA     Individual education plan A     30     
    8999A     Tutorial support     36     

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