Certificate III in Horse Care
ACM30821
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
18Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
4Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM30821, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Stud HandStablehandHorse groom
Industries
Equine Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for ACM30821 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 18 units: 9 core plus 9 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMAIM201Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
ACMAIM202Participate in an incident involving large animals
ACMAIM301Use manual techniques to safely move large animals
ACMAIM302Perform technical large animal rescue
ACMEQU202Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU206Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
ACMEQU217Load and unload horses
ACMEQU218Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU219Develop riding skills for exercising horses
ACMEQU220Lunge educated horses
ACMEQU221Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
ACMEQU305Implement a horse health program
ACMEQU306Provide routine care for horses
ACMEQU307Introduce horses to lunge exercise
ACMEQU308Transport horses using a road vehicle
ACMEQU309Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMEQU310Exercise and school horses
ACMEQU311Prepare horses for presentation at an event
ACMEQU312Prepare and care for horses to perform at events
ACMEQU313Work safely in equine workplaces
ACMEQU314Provide non-riding exercise to horses
ACMEQU406Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
ACMEQU407Educate horses in initial handling
ACMEQU412Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
ACMEQU414Manage horses to meet sport event requirements
ACMEQU415Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU417Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMEQU422Maintain and monitor horse health
ACMEQU423Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
ACMFAR317Replace equine shoes as an emergency measure
ACMGEN303Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF302Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
AHCBAC313Establish pastures and crops for livestock production
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCCHM307Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
AHCINF301Implement property improvement, construction and repair
AHCINF302Plan and construct an electric fence
AHCINF303Plan and construct conventional fencing
AHCLSK218Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
AHCLSK337Train, care for and ride horses for stock work
AHCLSK419Manage horses for stock work
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCMOM217Operate quad bikes
AHCWRK309Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBINS201Process and maintain workplace information
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS401Coordinate business resources
BSBXTW301Work in a team
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RGRHBR302Carry out natural mare mating procedures
RGRHBR304Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
RGRHBR305Handle young horses
RGRHBR307Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
RGRPSH203Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH308Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
SISOEQU014Determine nutritional requirements for sport or recreational horses
SITXCCS006Provide service to customers
TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the ACM30821 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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