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Certificate III in Horse Breeding at Scone

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Variable

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

6 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

24 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$10,010

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8.00am to 5.00pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: multiple choice questions, short answer

  • Skills assessments: role play, practical task observation checklists, case studies

  • Project assessments: research-based assignments, journals, product assignments, case reports

  • Submission of a Training Logbook where required

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. Enrol and pay online via our secure payment gateway to secure your place. As you progress through the enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.

    For further information or assistance, call 131 601.

    If you are interested in studying as a Trainee please call 131 601 for full details.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • You will need to provide for yourself the following resources which you will keep when you complete your study:

    • Electronic course notes and ancillary reference materials are provided and are also available for purchase in hard copy through Inteliprint (www.inteliprint.com.au/estore) approx. cost: $168.00

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you have:

    • Confirmation of work placement prior to enrolment. An example of work placement evidence is a signed letter from a horse breeding stud.

  • Students who are unable to provide evidence of work placement will not be allowed to enrol into the course.

  • Each student’s workplace on-the-job learning is managed by the workplace supervisor in collaboration with the TAFE NSW teacher. The workplace supervisor is required to:

    • provide the student regular access to supervision. Supervision is to be provided to maximise the student’s learning in the workplace.
    • provide the student with adequate workplace resources and access to equipment for on-the-job learning
    • communicate with the TAFE NSW teacher on the student’s progress in the workplace.
    • verify recorded workplace hours and workplace activities in the Training Log Book.
    • ensure the student’s progress is in line with the student’s Individual Training Plan and the Training Log Book.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Horse Breeding qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 15 units of competency, including 3 core and 12 speciality units.

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.

  • Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures ACMINF302

  • Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBWHS201

  • Work effectively in horse breeding sector RGRHBR301

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Scone

TAFE NSW Scone is located in the upper Hunter Valley in Scone, a town known as the horse capital of Australia. Conveniently situated next to the racecourse and the Equine Research Centre, TAFE NSW Scone features state-of-the-art stables, a riding area, and farrier’s workshop. Also located on site is Hunter Local Land Services, who provide local landholders with greater access to services and advice in agricultural production, natural resource management, biosecurity and emergency management.

Campus address

26 Main St, Scone 2337

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Scone Station is 300 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Agricultural training facility

  • Equine studies centre featuring

  • Farrier’s workshop

  • Riding arena

  • Stables

  • Veterinary nursing training centre

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed