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Are you passionate about helping people with their horses?

The Foundation Horse riding Instructor course will give you a professional qualification to teach people how to ride.

This full course qualification includes teaching beginners, nervous riders and children, teaching them the basics so they can go onto progress at any discipline they choose.

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Foundation HorseRiding Instructor Course Summary

SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching with Equestrian Electives
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What Units of Competency are Included?

In your Foundation HorseRiding Instructor course (SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching), the following units of competency are included:
Core (6)
  • HLTAID011 Provide first aid (This is a co-requisite and should be completed by an external provider either prior to or at the same time as the Foundation Horse Riding Instructor course. )
  • BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
  • HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety
  • SISSSCO002 Work in a community coaching role
  • SISSSCO003 Meet participant coaching needs
  • SISSSCO005 Continuously improve coaching skills and knowledge
Equestrian Electives (4)
  • ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
  • ACMEQU202 Handle Horses safely
  • ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses
  • SISSEQS001 Coach individual participants in the introduction of equestrian activities

There is some flexibility within these units. If you would like to complete different units within your Foundation Horseriding Instructor course then please talk to us.

We may have your required units within another one of our courses, and can easily offer you a change of units within your course.

If you do not have extensive previous experience with horses or are under 18 years of age, you will be required to complete a pre-requisite course at Certificate II level which includes workplace health and safety, horse handling and safety, horse care, horse health and communication within the horse industry.

Currently there is no additional charge for this part of the course, however this could change without notice.

Your co-requisites which can be completed either prior to commencing your course or prior to commencing the coaching component of your course. They are;

a) St Johns First Aid (or equivalent) which should be completed by an external provider. There is some more information about this course on this link http://stjohn.org.au/first-aid-training or contact your local St Johns.

b) Australian Sports Commission Online Community Coaching course. Please visit this page to Enrol (no charge) https://learning.ausport.gov.au/auth/login/
Next to the yellow Login button, there is an option to register.

On successful completion of the ‘Foundation Horse riding Instructor’ course, you will receive the ‘SIS30521 Certificate III in Sport Coaching’ (with Equestrian Electives) qualification.

We want you to be qualified in the latest, most up to date courses. If the Training Package changes while you are enrolled then we will do our best to change your course into the new Training Package as early as possible.

Also, we monitor the latest demands of the horse industry and we continually update our courses to meet these demands and to give you the best course possible.

How Long Will My Course Take?

This course has been designed for full time study, over 23 weeks (31 weeks including holidays), with 200 hours recommended teaching experience to be gained during the course.

However, it could take less time if you already have previous teaching experience with horses or plan to study for more than 23 hours per week plan to study full time.

If you plan to study this course as well as school, college or University then please talk to use about a flexible schedule that allows more study time over your holidays.

If you already have previous experience and would like to study full time, this course about becoming a professional horse-riding instructor could take much less. Simply let us know if you would like to ‘fast track’ your course!

Of course you may study part time if you like and your enrolment will be valid for up to three years. If you would like to re-enrol for a further two years, simply contact us for your updated enrolment details.
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What Part of the Course is Delivered Online?

All theory lessons are delivered online through your secure web portal with a range of resources such as
  • Workbooks
  • Extension Lessons/Homework
  • Video Tutorials
  • Power Point Presentations
  • 24 x 7 Email Support access
  • You will have access to the Online Horse
College team through phone, email and Skype
And Much, Much More!
The theory component is assessed through International Horse College and the practical component may be completed through a variety of methods as outlined below

This ‘Foundation Horseriding Instructor’ course will be much more straightforward if you have easy access to an equestrian centre environment where you can regularly practice your skills

You will also be able to have regular phone tutorials during the course. These can be booked whenever you need additional support.

Although they will need to be confirmed with us, when you complete many of your online assessments then you will know the results immediately!

Are There Any Practical Tasks Within My Course?

Of course! Horses are live animals and learning about horse behaviour, especially when they are ridden is an essential part of this course.
To meet the practical coaching components of the course;
  • A combination of practical skills and theoretical knowledge are the main requirements for this qualification and these skills will be developed throughout the course.
  • There are a few options to complete the practical requirements of this course, depending on your location, time available and other commitments.
  • There may be some components of your course that may be completed by RPL from prior qualifications, references or third party reports.
  • Our most popular option is for assessment of practical tasks to be done by video. There are instructions for the submission of video (usually through YouTube.com) within your course content.
  • If any resubmissions are required, you will receive feedback from our qualified trainer assessors
  • If you need further practical experience with horses before submitting your video, this could be done in your local area or with contacts you already have within the horse industry.
  • Please use our checklist to confirm the requirements of a suitable equestrian environment to gain further practical experience with horses https://www.internationalhorsecollege.com/equestrian-environment-checklist
  • If you already have a horse care teacher or equestrian coach, they may be already qualified to supervise and/ or assess your practical assessments or even give us a Third Party Report. (There is an application process for assessors that must be completed prior to your assessment).
  • Other people who may be qualified to supervise and/ or assess could be your riding instructor, the owner/manager of your stable, or someone-one else you know who has considerable experience with horses. The cost for the practical assessments is paid directly to the assessor or person providing the report/s.
  • If you prefer to study the practical components of your course in an on campus mode, we hold practical workshops during the year at Caboolture (Qld, Australia). There is a discounted charge if you pay for your workshop with your enrolment. It may also be possible to organise workshops at your centre, although there will probably be an additional charge for this.
  • You may also be required to self assess and peer assess your practical activities with horses. A peer may be some-one with around the same experience as you with horses. They act as a mirror and mark off your checklist as you complete your activities.
  • We may also conduct some verbal assessments during a phone call or phone tutorial. Some of the practical assessments may be simulated when it is impractical to assess in a realistic setting.
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Will I be Accepted into this Course?

To be accepted into this course, you should be:
  • fit and healthy enough to meet the practical requirements of this course
  • an experienced horse person (or complete our recommended Foundation course)
  • at least fourteen (14) years of age to commence this course
  • completed equivalent to Year 9 (Queensland Education)
  • or equivalent to ten years full-time study in the English language
  • or equivalent to twelve years full-time study in another language
    • with excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening English language skills
    • with previous qualifications or extensive experience with horses
Alternatively you may have sufficient life experience (at least 18 years) in lieu of the educational qualifications.

This course is delivered and assessed in English, so if English is not your first language you should be able to read, write, listen and speak the English language in an excellent manner prior to Enrolment so you can maximise your learning.

If you believe you have equivalent pre-requisites to enter this course, or a very good reason why you cannot meet these pre-requisites, please contact us to discuss alternative ways to enter this course.

What Do I need for this Course?

For you to study this course, you will need to supply
  • A computer with Internet access
  • Microsoft Office suite (preferable but not essential)
  • Printer
  • Scanner (preferable but not essential)
  • Microsoft teams for phone tutorials
  • Other free software as advised during the course
  • An equestrian environment for practical training and assessments, ideally in a commercial setting (see our checklist)
  • Groups of riders where you can gain experience teaching your specialised skills
  • A suitable horse for your practical activities
  • Riders on quiet horses that you teach to gain your practical experience
  • A supervisor who has experience with horses and in particular in the section you are studying. As horse activities are of a high risk nature, it is essential that when you are attempting unfamiliar activities you
    • have completed the theory components prior to attempting the practical components
    • are under the supervision of an experienced horse person who can perform the task competently. This supervisor should have performed the task many times, is able to advise you on the risks and show you how to minimise the risks. They should continue to supervise you until you have shown that you are doing the task satisfactorily according to industry standards.

Is this the Right Course for Me?

  • Would you like to have a career with horses?
  • Do you love helping people?
  • Would you like to teach people about horses and riding?
  • Do you plan to have a career with horses and would like a professional qualification?
  • Are you a business owner and would like your staff to become qualified horse riding instructors some so you can obtain better priced insurance?
  • Would you just like to know that you are riding and training your horse correctly?
If you have said ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, then YES… this is the right course for you!
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What if I Can’t Ride Any More?

Great news! Riding is not compulsory for this course, so you won’t need to ride to become a qualified horse riding instructor.

You can complete the riding theory in preparation for your teaching components and then (only if you choose) you can complete the riding at a later date.

Will this Course be Recognised in My Country ?

Our distance learning equine studies all work within the Australian Training Qualifications Framework (AQTF).

We provide a Pathway from High School through our Certificate and Diploma courses that give recognised credit into University courses.

These distance learning equine courses are registered in Australia, but because they are taught by distance education, students can access them around the world and still receive their educational qualifications.

Most countries recognise qualifications delivered and accredited by Registered Training Organisations in Australia. They are often held in higher regard to qualifications issued in their own country!

If your country has equestrian and equine qualifications, they may be able to grant RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) into their qualifications from your studies at International Horse College.
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What Further Study or Work
Opportunities are Available
on Completion of My Course?

When you have completed the ‘Foundation HorseRiding Instructor course, you can enrol in our ‘Introductory HorseRiding Instructor’ or ‘Equine Business Management’ courses.

The ‘Foundation HorseRiding Instructor’ qualification is recognized as a professional horse riding instructor qualification and is suitable to gain insurance for teaching horse riding. Some of this course can also be credited towards both ‘Introductory HorseRiding Instructor’ and ‘Equine Business Management’ courses.

Why Should I Study at International Horse College?

Hundreds of happy students before you would like to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity of studying with International Horse College. Here are top five reasons why students like to study with us
Flexible online courses

Flexible online courses

Equine career pathway

Equine career pathway

Approachable, friendly staff

Approachable, friendly staff

Affordable payment options

Affordable payment options

Internationally recognised courses

Internationally recognised courses

We keep abreast with the latest development within the equine industry and Training Packages and courses are revised, we will re-enrol you in the updated course before the teach-out period at no additional cost to you.

Why are the course prices discounted?

We recently upgraded our courses and procedures with the latest assessment tools, continually improve our curriculum, as well as more personal student support, and now offer discounted prices. Our goal is accessible education, staying current, expanding our student base, and upholding high standards, We provide cutting-edge education and foster enrolment urgency. Quality remains exceptional despite the discounts. Our commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and growth, empowers learners from diverse backgrounds.
Discounted prices enable more individuals to benefit from our upgraded courses and achieve personal and professional growth.

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The Full Course price is $6,214.00

(including $500.00 Enrolment Fee)
With a Budget Option of only $99/week!
What you Receive With This Enrolment
  • Complete online course through your dedicated Student Portal
  • Student support (including private tutorials) throughout your course
  • Submit videos assessments for your practical tasks or use one of our other options

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12 Monthly Payments of
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Yes! Personalised and workplace training/ assessments are available, 
especially if you would like to ‘Fast Track’ your course.

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As you are undertaking an Australian qualification on the National Training Framework, you must provide the following identification

IF YOU ARE IN AUSTRALIA

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (Either Birth Certificate Medicare Card or Passport for any Country)

PROOF OF RESIDENCY (Drivers Licence / 18+ Card / Bank Statement / Centrelink Card/ Utility Bill / AEC Letter displaying your current residential address)

USI (Unique Student Identifier,) details found on this link www.USI.gov.au

PROOF OF PRIOR EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATES Funded students will require additional identification as stated on your Enrolment Form

IF YOU ARE OVERSEAS

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
(If you are able to provide Birth Certificate or Passport then please contact us)

PROOF of ID (a form of photo identification preferably)

PROOF of Prior Education or Certificates

What Students Say

The course has been very educational and informative … worded so that it is easily read, with all the relevant information … very well put together.
- Lisa H
The course has been good. I don’t have a clear career I wish to go into with horses, as I’m currently focusing on other areas as well while I study this course but I think it has all been good and relevant.
- Lara S
I´m enjoying the format. Good information as always … Very nice to see correctly fitting hanoverian – one of the few! I found the gait info really helpful as this is what I’m working on with my youngster at the moment and it really helped to reinforce what I need to be doing.
- Amanda E
I have found that the videos are useful but i do not learn that way so i have found the power points and the notes more useful
- Wang L
I am aiming towards giving riding lessons to beginners, and one target area I have is mature-aged beginner riders. The sequences give me some good ideas on how to introduce new systems to people that haven’t been doing this all their lives.
- Belinda S
Both questions and answers are written in simple and easy to understand language and also consistent with the workbook.
- Nicole E
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