Certificate III in Horse Breeding
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in horse breeding. The horse breeding industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
This qualification provides a vocational outcome in horse breeding. The horse breeding industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.
Packaging Rules
Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of one (1) core unit and fourteen (14) elective units.
ELECTIVE UNITS
a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the horse breeding industry.
CORE UNIT
Occupational health and safety
Unit code | Unit title |
Contribute to OHS processes |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A
Horse breeding
Unit code | Unit title |
Carry out basic hoof care procedures | |
Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures | |
Educate, ride and care for horses and equipment | |
Handle and care for stallions | |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease | |
Assess suitability of horses for stock work | |
Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment | |
Determine nutritional requirements for horses | |
Carry out stud stable management duties | |
Supervise raising young horses |
Livestock
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement procedures for foaling down mares | |
Manage horses for stock work |
ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B
Broadacre cropping
Unit code | Unit title |
Conserve forage | |
Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
Chemicals
Unit code | Unit title |
Prepare and apply chemicals | |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
Infrastructure
Unit code | Unit title |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair | |
Plan and construct an electric fence | |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
Livestock
Unit code | Unit title |
Maintain livestock water supplies | |
Implement feeding plans for livestock | |
Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock | |
Coordinate and monitor livestock transport | |
Maintain and monitor feed stocks |
Machinery operation and maintenance
Unit code | Unit title |
Operate tractors | |
Operate quad bikes |
Work
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor weather conditions | |
Respond to emergencies | |
Coordinate work site activities | |
Comply with industry quality assurance requirements | |
Handle bulk materials in storage area | |
Provide on-job training support | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Agriculture.
Australian Apprenticeships
This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Stud farm worker
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful |
Self-management | Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level |
Learning | Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning |
Technology | Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology |