22513VIC – Certificate III in Equine Studies
| Duration: Two Years | Training Location: Bellarine Secondary College | VCE Contribution: Scored Assessed |
The VCE VET Program in Certificate III in Equine Studies provides a a pathway to employment in different sectors of the equine industry in roles such as stable-hands or stud hands, or further study in a range of equine or equine related qualifications in horse breeding, sport or racing.
Recognition within the VCE and VCE VM
This course contributes towards VCE and VCE VM.
Scored assessment is available for Certificate III in Equine Studies. Scored assessment is based on the Scored Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Equine Studies. Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET Equine Studies program Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This consists of three coursework tasks, worth 66% of the overall study score, and an end-of-year examination which is worth 34% of the overall study score.
This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
Where a student elects not to receive a study score no contribution to the ATAR will be available.
Program Content
The Certificate III in Equine Studies consists of 11 units of competency (UOCs) undertaken over two years.
UOCs may include:
Unit 1 and 2:
- Handle horses
- Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
- Work effectively in an equine organisation
- Identify equine anatomy
- Work safely in industries with horses
- Demonstrate basic horse riding and driving skills
- Assist in the preparation of a horse for an event
- Provide first aid
Unit 3 and 4:
- Implement horse health and welfare practices
- Implement and monitor horse feeding programs
- Relate equine form to function
- Identify and describe equine physiology
Additional Information
Entry Requirements: Students wishing to study a VET course will need to complete the relevant application form (in addition to completing subject selections). To be considered for a VET course, students are expected to have sound skills in the areas of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and literacy. Students also need to demonstrate a mature approach and commitment to their studies and learning.
Students will require their own horse and ability to transport their horse as required.
Fees: Indicative fees for Certificate III in Equine Studies are $800.00 (per year of study) *VET fees are subject to change.
Class Delivery: Classes may be delivered outside of standard School hours.
* VET Courses are subject to minimum and maximum student applications and therefore places and course commencement cannot be guaranteed. Where minimum class numbers are not attained and a course does not commence, students may be able to apply at an alternate training provider offering the course. Training Providers may prioritise positions based on applicant year level.
Students are encouraged to consider and prepare alternate subject or VET preferences.