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- Statement of Attainment in Supervise Handling Of Horses
Overview
About this course
Build a rewarding career working with horses and helping people. Gain skills for the growing equine-assisted services industry. Support people’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and inclusion in education, health, community and workplace settings.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
spot hazards and manage risks when handling horses
check a worker’s skills before giving them horse handling tasks
give clear instructions on safe horse handling procedures
match people with the right horse
follow animal welfare and workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Practical skills to catch, control and lead horses safely.
Confidence to supervise staff carrying out horse handling tasks.
Skills to give instructions, coaching and support to others.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Horse Care. You’ll need to show your certificate or transcript as proof.
5 years of experience working in the equine industry. You’ll need to show your resume and a letter from your employer.
You must own and operate an equine-related business. You’ll need to show your Australian business number (ABN).
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
experience handling, caring for, riding or working with horses
an understanding of basic horse behaviour
experience following safe work practices
a moderate level of fitness for manual handling tasks.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Horse Trainer
Horse Trainers prepare horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
70%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
800 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
42 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,030
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
53 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
33% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: equine-assisted therapy instructor, horse handling instructor, disability support worker involved in equine programs, mental health support worker using equine programs, equine program coordinator and life coach incorporating horses into coaching programs.
Licensing
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
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Units
Units taught in this course
Core units - 1
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Supervise handling of horsesRGRPSH302
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