Equine Industry

Box Hill Institute RTO 4687

Overview

VET in schools multiplies opportunities for students. They enable students to complete a nationally recognised vocational qualification as well as contribute towards their VCE or VCAL Certificate. Classroom learning is combined with structured hands-on training and practice in industry.

The aims of this program are to:

Provide students with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the equine or equine related industries.
Enable students to gain a recognised credential and make a more informed choice on further education and career paths.

Course Code and Course Title

21327VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry

Structured Workplace Learning

Students will be required to undertake structured workplace learning, which provides the opportunity to demonstrate competencies acquired off the job. During this time, students will be required to maintain a logbook.

Contribution to the VCE and VCAL

On completion of the program students are eligible for four credits towards their VCE or VCAL certificate, two at units 1 and 2 level and a 3 and 4 sequence. Students who successfully complete the year 12 Unit 3-4 sequence will be eligible for a study score which contributes directly towards their ATAR. This program will also satisfy the learning outcomes for the VCAL Industry Specific and the Work Related Skills strand.

Units of Competency

Compulsory Units include:

Work effectively in the equine industry
Identify & develop a career path in the equine industry
Communicate within the equine industry
Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety procedures
Horse riding or driving skills
Handle horses safely in the equine industry
Carry out regular horse observation
Monitor horse health
Care for horses in the equine industry
Apply principles of basic anatomy & physiology to horses
Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds