Certificate III in Horse Breeding

Approach and handle horses safely

Understand horse behaviour

Assist with serving and foaling down mares

Conduct health assessments on horses

Maintain and provide for the healthcare, welfare and nutrition of horses

A nationally accredited qualification at a Certificate III level

Skills in horse breeding such as caring for broodmares and foals

Exposure to the day-to-day operations of a horse breeding facility

Experience working in actual stud facilities or horse breeding operations

Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities both locally and globally

This course can be completed as part of a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

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

A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 12 across the five bands of literacy and 2 across one band of numeracy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.

The ability to rise early for horse care duties and conduct night watch activities

A reasonable level of fitness to undertake manual tasks associated with the equine industry

A passion for horses and an interest in caring for pregnant and foaling mares

An interest in starting or expanding your career prospects in the equine industry

Access to a computer or similar device with internet connection

The ability to provide your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the course. These include: appropriate footwear such as safety boots, appropriate clothing such as full-length trousers and sleeved shirts, and appropriate protective clothing.

You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.

You can read everyday texts and find important information.

You can write short sentences or lists to share information

You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group.

You can do everyday maths like working out prices or reading a timetable.

You can use email, search the internet, and open files.