Horse Industry courses

• Certificate IIIHorse Care

  ACM30821-01

  Gain a solid understanding of horse behaviour and body language that will help you safely care for and handle horses. Learn vital equine management skills that will further your studies or enhance your opportunities to work in the equine industry.

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  • A calm, compassionate and reliable nature

  • An adequate level of fitness to manage the physical demands of working with horses and handling related equipment

  • A passion and enthusiasm for horses and their welfare

  • A computer or similar device with internet connection

  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

  • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

  • This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

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  • equine groom

  • stud hand

  • strapper

  • farmhand

  • trail ride assistant.

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• Certificate IIIHorse Breeding

  RGR30619-01

  Immerse yourself in the equine breeding industry through on-the-job training and access to industry-standard facilities. Gain solid theoretical knowledge and practical experience that will enhance your career opportunities both locally and globally.

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  • Please check your preferred location for campus-specific entry requirements.

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  • stud hand

  • foal watch attendant

  • broodmare attendant

  • stallion attendant

  • yearling attendant.

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• Certificate IVFarriery

  ACM40818-01

  Stand out in the industry as a qualified farrier. Develop advanced skills in assessing hoof mechanics and gain the knowledge and resources to cultivate a successful farrier business. TAFE NSW is a sole and exclusive provider of this accredited course in NSW.

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  Apprenticeship

  • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

  • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

  Non-apprenticeship

  • Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

  • Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

  • Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

  • Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

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  • qualified farrier.

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