Horse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Statement of Attainment (NRT) - Armidale Campus
ObjectivesYou 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 requirementsThis course is designed for people who work in, or want to work in, the performance horse industry.
Academic titleHorse Industry Studies (Performance Horse) Statement of Attainment (NRT) - Armidale Campus
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