Certificate III in Horse Breeding

Training package entry requirements

There are no mandated training package entry requirements.

GOTAFE preferred entry requirements

Before being accepted into the course applicants must:

• Undertake a Pre-training Review to document previous work experience and qualifications and assess suitability for the course.
• Complete a Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test to ensure the required language, literacy and numeracy levels are met for the course.
• Please apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with your employer to organise your apprenticeship contract prior to applying for this course (apprentices only).

Applicants are also required to:

• Have a moderate level of physical fitness, agility and strength.
• Be over 15 years of age at the time the course commences.
• Complete a self-assessment of their horse skills.

It is recommended that all students have current Tetanus immunisation before commencing this course.

Assessment methods may include:

• Online quizzes
• Written assignments
• Written reports
• Practical observation
• Short answer questions

Working in this industry may involve daily/ongoing physical work handling horses which requires a reasonable level of fitness. Work hours may vary and shift and weekend work may be required. Working outdoors and in a range of weather conditions may also apply.

Christine Meunier

Training is comprised of 28 x 1-hour webinars/tutorials, 5 x practical skills workshop days and 4 x practical skills assessment days. Students will be provided with a webinar timetable with webinars scheduled at varying times throughout the day or evening to maximise face-to-face attendance and participation.

Students are required to complete 240 hours of practical experience in the equine industry where they undertake duties related to their units of study and gain valuable knowledge and skills. This is to be organised by the student.

It is important that students commit to all course requirements, including study and assessments the student may need to complete outside their normal training sessions.

You are encouraged to attend all online, face-to-face and practical sessions as well as all scheduled appointments with your GOTAFE Trainer and Assessor.

Working with horses can be fun, but also presents challenges. Horses are unpredictable animals and there are concerns associated with handling horses while pregnant. While measures are put in place to ensure student safety during practical work sessions, should you suspect you are pregnant, please discuss this with your trainer.

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Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Enrolment in general public entry courses will require a selection interview. Please call 1300 468 233 to enquire further.

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You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.