TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Farriery

horse shoes Hunter TAFE offers farrier courses for people undertaking farrier apprenticeships or for those wanting to work in horseshoeing. Enrol in this farrier training to learn blacksmith's craftsmanship for fabricating, adapting, and adjusting metal shoes. You'll also gain knowledge in the anatomy and physiology of the lower limb of a horse and how to care for their hoof. These equine studies include making shoes to suit all types of working conditions and devising corrective measures to compensate for faulty limb action. You'll learn how to handle horses and equipment safely; use a forge; weld using metal arc, gas metal arc and oxy acetylene; use power and hand tools; establish foot care and shoeing plans for horses; and keep records. It is essential that whilst undertaking this course you have access to farrier facilities with industry standard tools and equipment either through paid or work experience. By completing this course you can seek work in an established farriery business or operate on your own.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this farrier courses at one campus. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. See details below.

Scone

Address:
Cnr Bunnan & Racecourse Roads Scone NSW 2337
Postal Address:
PO Box 292 Scone NSW 2337
Tel:
02 6540 3200
Fax:
02 6540 3258

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
8hrs/Week
108 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

3 days per week for Apprentices, RPL candidates as required Classes commence late February - dates to be advised at enrolment. Days may vary

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
18hrs/Week
108 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

Students intending to enrol into the RPL class will need to have basic farrier skills to be able to gain entry. A challenge test will be conducted prior to allowing admission.

Delivery Information

This course is run on Saturday and Sunday one weekend per month for three years. This course is for industry people wishing to gain RPL for existing skills and to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
24hrs/Week
108 Weeks		 Local Campus The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

This course is for apprentices working in the Farrier Industry. It is run for three days each month block release for three years. Students will be required to purchase items for classes depending on the units that they are undertaking at the time.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 8hrs/Week, 108 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 4:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

3 days per week for Apprentices, RPL candidates as required Classes commence late February - dates to be advised at enrolment. Days may vary

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 18hrs/Week, 108 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

Students intending to enrol into the RPL class will need to have basic farrier skills to be able to gain entry. A challenge test will be conducted prior to allowing admission.

Delivery Information

This course is run on Saturday and Sunday one weekend per month for three years. This course is for industry people wishing to gain RPL for existing skills and to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 24hrs/Week, 108 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: The TAFE NSW fee for this course is: $724.00 per Year, $362.00 per Semester (half year).

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

This course is for apprentices working in the Farrier Industry. It is run for three days each month block release for three years. Students will be required to purchase items for classes depending on the units that they are undertaking at the time.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 18915
National Code: ACM30510
Training Package: ACM10
Animal Care and Management

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

Pathways into the qualification may be: - direct entry - vocational training and/or work experience or skills recognition. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways. It is recommended that whilst undertaking this qualification, the learner have access to farriery facilities with industry standard tools and equipment.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).