TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Horse Industry Practice (Performance Horse)

horse industry practice performance horseHunter TAFE's specialist horse training courses enable students to develop their natural equine skills for the performance horse industry. This Certificate IIl award entails working with horses and equipment under limited supervision and is tailor-made for senior horse grooms, stable foremen and stud hands. Learn how to employ a wide range of horse trainer work methods in stables, studs and on track, including handling, feeding, grooming, riding and caring for all performance horses except breeding stallions. You will also learn how to exercise, care and prepare horses for competition. After you have completed this horse training course, you may be eligible to undertake a Diploma of Horse Industry Management. Career opportunities that lead from this award include senior horse groom, stable foreman or stud hand working under limited supervision in the horse industry.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this horse training course 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		 Full Time
24hrs/Week
28 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm 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.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Flexible
16hrs/Week
36 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

16 hours per week of study PLUS a three day practical workshop at Scone Campus once per term

Delivery Information

Flexible delivery for this course is self paced at home in hours to suit.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Full Time
24hrs/Week
28 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

You must be working in an equine enterprise in either a paid or voluntary capacity in order to complete the skills component of this course. For information and enrolment package, contact Campus Services on 65403200 or email to Sandra.vodic@det.nsw.edu.au. Students should have basic horse handling skills prior to commencing this course.

Delivery Information

This course will be offered full time for four days per week at Scone Campus. Students will be required to attend a range of excursions and industry visits as part of this course.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Flexible
16hrs/Week
36 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

You must be working in an equine enterprise in either a paid or voluntary capacity in order to complete the skills component of this course. For information and enrolment package, contact Campus Services on 65403200 or email to Sandra.vodic@det.nsw.edu.au

Delivery Information

16 hours per week of study PLUS a three day practical workshop at Scone Campus once per term. Flexible delivery for this course is self-paced at home in hours to suit. Students are required to have access to a workplace to complete the skills component of this course. Students are also required to have access to a computer and the internet to complete on line tasks.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 24hrs/Week, 28 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm
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: Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 16hrs/Week, 36 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

16 hours per week of study PLUS a three day practical workshop at Scone Campus once per term

Delivery Information

Flexible delivery for this course is self paced at home in hours to suit.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Full Time, 24hrs/Week, 28 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

You must be working in an equine enterprise in either a paid or voluntary capacity in order to complete the skills component of this course. For information and enrolment package, contact Campus Services on 65403200 or email to Sandra.vodic@det.nsw.edu.au. Students should have basic horse handling skills prior to commencing this course.

Delivery Information

This course will be offered full time for four days per week at Scone Campus. Students will be required to attend a range of excursions and industry visits as part of this course.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Scone campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 16hrs/Week, 36 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

You must be working in an equine enterprise in either a paid or voluntary capacity in order to complete the skills component of this course. For information and enrolment package, contact Campus Services on 65403200 or email to Sandra.vodic@det.nsw.edu.au

Delivery Information

16 hours per week of study PLUS a three day practical workshop at Scone Campus once per term. Flexible delivery for this course is self-paced at home in hours to suit. Students are required to have access to a workplace to complete the skills component of this course. Students are also required to have access to a computer and the internet to complete on line tasks.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Number: 7280
National Code: 91189NSW

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

NSW School Certificate (or equivalent).

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).