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Certificate II in Equine Industry
Certificate II in Equine Industry
21908VIC
6654
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
The course aims are to provide:
- Access to direct employment opportunities in the equine or equine related industries, principally as stable or stud hand or as an assistant.
- Articulation opportunities into further vocational courses for which links have been created through the importation of competencies from the Racing and Agriculture Training Packages, or where credit transfers are available.
- A confirmation of skills and aptitude necessary to enter further TAFE level training courses which then lead to employment in the equine or equine related industries, for example, horse breeding, racing, mounted police, veterinary nursing, biological science, retail, coaching.
- A confirmation of skills and aptitudes necessary to enter a range of higher education degrees, for example veterinary science, agriculture and specialist equine degrees.
Schedule
1.
To achieve 6654 Certificate II in Equine Industry - 21908VIC, a total of 13 units of competency must be completed. This includes:
- 11 core units
- 2 elective units
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3429 | RTE2104A | Carry out regular horse observation | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C6176 | SROEQO008A | Determine nutritional requirements for horses | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 47296 | VPAM325 | Equine anatomy and physiology | 40 | Module |
| 47295 | VPAU323 | Equine form and function | 50 | Module |
| C6169 | SROEQO001A | Handle horses safely | 20 | Unit of competency |
| 73121 | VBM657 | Identify and develop a career path in the equine industry | 20 | Module |
| C9252 | HLTFA201A | Provide basic emergency life support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S3631 | RTE2121A | Provide daily care for horses | 30 | Unit of competency |
| 47294 | VPAU322 | Respond to equine injury and disease | 50 | Module |
| S2740 | RTC2705A | Work effectively in the industry | 40 | Unit of competency |
| 47293 | VPAU321 | Work in an equine organisation | 40 | Module |
2.
Elective Units
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7128 | 21327VIC | Certificate II in Equine Industry | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6628 | 22246VIC | Certificate II in Equine Studies | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
2. This course has been accredited in Victoria, and has been placed on the National Register as code 21908VIC.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Ms Kate Bryce, Executive Officer, PICMM, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, 77-91 St George's Road, Preston Victoria, or telephone (03) 9269 1390, fax (03)92691365.
4. This course was placed on STARS by PIPS CSSN Challenger TAFE on 25 November 2008.
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