Certificate III in Horse Breeding
RGR30619
Length
1.5 Years (part time)
Location
Study Mode
Workplace Training & Online Study
Online Classes & Workplace Training
On Campus & Online
Certificate III in Horse Breeding - RGR30619
Course Overview
Take your passion for horses to the next level with our comprehensive qualification in horse breeding and stud farm operations.
During the course, students will learn how to:
- Assist in the breeding of mares, and care for them during pregnancy and the birth of foals.
- Handle horses safely.
- Apply knowledge of horse behaviour.
- Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare.
- Carry our basic hoof procedures.
- Prevent and treat equine injury and disease.
Our program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for working in a horse breeding or stud farm operation. This applies to horse breeding activities across disciplines and sectors including for the thoroughbred and harness racing codes.
Careers & study pathways
Where can this course take me?
This course prepares graduates with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career working in a horse breeding or stud farm operation.
Further study
After graduating, students might like to undertake further study in the:
Course details
Upcoming dates and times
Choose a location below to learn more about when this course is offered and on which days you’ll need to attend.
Online Campus
(4 commencing soon)
Open From: 29-Mar-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Online Classes & Workplace Training
Open From: 29-Jun-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Workplace Training & Online Study
Open From: 21-Sep-2024 - Traineeship - Part time - Workplace Training & Online Study
Workplace - Open From: 07-Feb-2024 - Part time - Workplace Training & Online Study
Wangaratta - Tone Road
(1 commencing soon)
Starts On: 16-Jul-2024 - Part time - Tuesday - 8.00am - 4.00pm - On Campus & Online - Applications Close: 02-Jul-2024
Study units
Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.
This course requires a total of 15 units: 3 core and 12 elective.
Core units
3 unit(s)
- ACMINF302 Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
- BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others
- RGRHBR301 Work effectively in horse breeding sector
Elective units
16 unit(s)
- ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely
- ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
- ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
- ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
- ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
- ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
- ACMHBR301 Transport horses
- ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
- ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
- AHCLSK311 Implement feeding plans for livestock
- RGRHBR201 Assist with oestrus detection in mares
- RGRHBR302 Carry out natural mare mating procedures
- RGRHBR304 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
- RGRHBR305 Handle young horses
- RGRHBR307 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
- RGRHBR308 Care for broodmares
Attendance & commitment
General public blended delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend online classes/webinars as outlined in the webinar schedule.
- Spend approximately 15-21 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend 5 practical workshops and 6 practical assessment days at the Tone Road Campus.
- Attend a minimum of 80% of scheduled webinars and practical face-to-face workshops.
- Complete up to 240 hours of placement, as outlined in the placement details below.
Placement
This course has been designed by GOTAFE for students to complete up to 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 and is not mandated by the training package rules. Depending on the student's experience they may complete this component in less than 240 hours. This is considered on a case-by-case basis.
School-Based Apprenticeship Traineeship blended delivery | 2 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend monthly webinars as scheduled.
- Spend approximately 7 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular virtual catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
Traineeship blended delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend monthly webinars as scheduled.
- Spend approximately 9 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular virtual catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer.
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4 times per year.
Workplace blended delivery | 1.5 years course length | Part-time study load
Students are expected to:
- Attend a 'Working Safely With Horses’ workshop before undertaking practical assessments in the workplace.
- Attend monthly webinars as scheduled.
- Spend approximately 9 hours per week working through their course materials, research, revision, and completion of assessments.
- Attend regular virtual catch-ups with their trainer, timing is arranged directly with the trainer
- Meet with their trainer at their place of work at least 4-6 times throughout the course.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods may include:
- Quizzes
- Knowledge questions
- Simulated demonstrations
- Short answer questions
- Practicals
- Logbooks
- Performance evidence
Before you begin
Entry requirements
GOTAFE entry requirements
Before being accepted into the course applicants must:
- Complete a Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) - an online test to ensure the required literacy & numeracy levels for the course are met.
- Undertake a Pre-training review interview to ensure the course suits their needs and aspirations, and that they are likely to complete the course successfully.
- Workplace-based applicants are required to have 15 hours of paid employment in a Horse Breeding enterprise.
- Prospective Traineeship or Apprenticeship students are required to apply through an Apprenticeship Network Provider with their employer to organise their apprenticeship contract before applying for this course.
Industry requirements
All prospective students must:
- 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 to have a current Tetanus immunisation before commencing this course.
Students who aren't Trainees are also required to:
- Attend 80% of online webinars.
- Attend the scheduled practical workshops delivered at the Tone Road Campus, Wangaratta.
Student resources
Students must have:
- A laptop/computer with internet access, including access to YouTube.
- Access to a digital camera or video camera for visual and audio assessment tasks.
- Clothing suitable for working with horses
- An approved riding helmet less than 5 years old and with one of the following standards:
- AS/NZS 3838 with SAI Global mark
- ASTM F1163 SEI Mark
- PAS 015 with BSI Kitemark
- VGI 01.040, with or without BSI Kitemark
Enrolment
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
Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.
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.
Fees and payments
Fees and costs
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
Please note that the fees on this webpage, for this particular course:
- are correct at the time of publishing for those enrolling in 2024 and may change without notice.
- will be discussed with applications as part of the application process to ensure it is understood what is being paid for and which fee rates they may be eligible for.
Course Fees consist of 3 different components:
- Student Tuition Fee - cover the costs of training and assessment. These fees vary across courses and are calculated based on a rate per nominal hour enrolled in. The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Circumstances may include:
- an individual’s eligibility for Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- an individual’s eligibility for concession rates on Victorian (Skills First) and Commonwealth government-funded training
- ineligible individuals who are required to pay the full fees for tuition and other costs.
- Material Fee - where applicable, cover the costs of classroom consumables, handouts, and booklets, e-Learning resources, and associated license access fees and excursions.
- Student Services Fee (SSF) - contributes to the provision of student engagement, learning and support services. SSF is a non-refundable annual fee that does not apply to short-course participants.
Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.
GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your fees.
Learn more about fees, charges, refunds and payment options
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Contingent Study Arrangements
Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.
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Further information is provided at course induction.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
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