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Agriculture (Equine Hoof Care / Trimming)
Certificate III (RTE30103)
Who should enrol in this qualification?
This course has been developed as a partnership between TAFE Tasmania and Natural Hoof Care Practitioners, to meet an increasing demand in the Horse Industry, to educate and qualify people in the natural care of horse’s hooves.
Do I need any skills?
Drivers license and good physical health are desirable as this is a physically demanding course.
Computer skills, Internet access and an e-mail address are essential to the completion of the program.
How long will it take?
One year flexible delivery.
Theory to be completed on-line and the practical components to be done at workshops and with mentoring throughout the year
Where can I learn?
Statewide.
How will I learn?
As training under the Training Package is based on competency, this course delivers both theory and practice throughout the course. To assist you to reach competence, we require you to gain experience and practice in the skills you are taught under the guidance of a group of mentors. So you will always have someone to turn to with experience to answer your questions.
During this course you will be required to attend workshops at specified times and locations throughout the year and work and study independently in between the workshops. You will be required to maintain contact with your trainers and mentors and deliver progress reports with examples of your work in the form of Case Studies on hooves you have trimmed. The Case Studies will include before and after photographs of the hooves, a description of the environment in which the horse lives and the type of work or performance discipline the horse is participating in.
When I complete this training, what's next?
This qualification could lead to employment as a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner, or simply be able to care for your own horses feet.
What Competencies will I undertake?
Core:
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Carry Out Workplace OHS Procedures |
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Electives:
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Handle Livestock Using Basic Techniques |
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Process and Maintain Workplace Information |
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Provide Basic First Aid |
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Maintain Financial Records |
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Use and Maintain Electronic Mail System |
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Participate in a Virtual Community |
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Send and Retrieve Information over the Internet Using Browsers and Email |
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Maintain Greyhounds, Standardbreds or Thoroughbreds in a Healthy State and Safe Environment |
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Implement Feeding Plans for Livestock |
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Carry Out Basic Hoof Care Procedures |
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Comply With Industry Animal Welfare Requirements |
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Prevent and Treat Equine Injury and Disease |
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Assess Conformation of Horses |
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Advise on Products and Services |
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Interact With Customers |
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Fees
You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.
Concessions … apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).
Non Tasmanian residents will be charged a commercial fee.
For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.
Program Details
For further information contact:
Loretta Satterly
Ph: 6434 5846 or email Loretta.Satterly@tafe.tas.edu.au
Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307
Last Updated
Wednesday, 4 June 2008 (M)
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