Certificate II in Equine Industry (21908VIC)
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Campus: Glenormiston
Study Mode: Flexible
Enquiries: Contact the Course Coordinator on (03) 5557 8200
Email:info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
Study Area: Agriculture and Equine
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Important
Studying via flexible delivery requires students to be employed within a workplace that supports their training. Documentation will be required from the workplace supervisor for assessment purposes.
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Course Description
This course is designed for those wishing to enter the equine sector or further their skills and knowledge to improve their career opportunities in the sector. The equine sector is a major employer in Australia and generates billions of dollars of income, the thoroughbred racing industry generates in excess of $7 billion in income per annum.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates from this course can enter the industry at a base level within a range of occupations including performance horses and equestrian, racing, breeding enterprises and studs, animal attendant, sales and equine recreational businesses. Graduates may also use this course a an entry level qualification to move into further study at teriary or higher education levels.
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Course Commencement
February 2010
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Course Length
This course is delivered over two years by flexible delivery.
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Entry Requirements
Applicants must have satisfactorily completed an approved Year 10 course of study or its equivalent, or be mature age. Applicants need not have horse skills, but some skills and experience in the horse industry is desirable.
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Pathways
This course contains units of competency from five training packages: Rural Production, Outdoor Recreation, Racing, Retail and Business Services. Students completing the program may be eligible for credit transfer into further qualifications.
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Course Costs
Please refer to the student handbook available at the Customer Service Centre of each campus or via the website.
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Application Process
Applicants should contact the Institute directly.
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How to Enrol
For further information phone 03 5557 8200 or email info.vic.edu.au
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Credits/Exemptions
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that assesses the individual’s non-accredited training and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning or competency outcomes. RPL is sometimes referred to as Recognition of Current Competence (RCC).
You can undertake a recognition assessment for individual units in most courses offered through South West TAFE. The process requires you to be able to provide evidence of competence.
For information on how to apply, read our RPL Procedure available at www.swtafe.vic.edu.au/students or contact your Course Coordinator.
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Students with Disabilities
Assistance is available for students with disabilities. Further information can be obtained from the Disability Liaison Officer on (03) 5564 8964. Appointments can be made through reception.
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Contact Details
Contact the Course Coordinator on (03) 5557 8200 or email info@swtafe.vic.edu.au
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