Equine Business Management

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BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business Australian Qualifications)

Higher Level Skills (HLS)
Subsidised by Qld State Government

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This course of study is focused on the business of horses and also includes some horse care units. If you already have your own horse business, this course is designed to increase your ability to manage your own horse business at a higher level of profit. If you are preparing to set up your own horse business, then we focus on assisting you through this process.

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Equine Business Management Course Summary

BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business (subsidised by the Queensland State Government – Higher Level Skills – HLS funding)

The Higher Level Skills program provides eligible individuals with access to a subsidised training in selected certificate IV level qualifications, and priority skill sets.
(see all eligibility criteria below)

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What units of competency are included?
How long will my course take?
Where and how will my course be delivered?
Who will supervise my assessments?

Will I be accepted into this course?
What do I need to supply for my course?
Course Costs
Why should I study at International Horse College?

What Units of Competency are Included?

In your Equine Business Management course (BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business), the following units of competency are included:

Core (4)

BSBSESB401 Research and develop business plans
BSBESB402 Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBSESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures

Electives (6)

BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services
BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety

Areas of Study

Define Your Ideal Horse Business
Who Are Your Potential Customers?
What do Your Customers really Want?
What is Your Ideal Horse Business?
Income and Expenditure
Projected Income and Expenditure
What can Finance Your Plan:
Make Sure Your Business is Safe
Low and No Cost Marketing strategies
Maintaining a Consistent Cash Flow
Keep Your Business Organised and Well Run
Define Your Goals
Setting up Networks
Asset Assessment
Your Business Plan
Organise Your Daily Activities
Legalities Before you Start
Tell Your Customers
Customer Service
Test and Measure

How Long Will My Course Take?

This course for your Equine Business Management qualifications has been designed for study, over 33 weeks (including 8 weeks holidays). However, it could take less time if you already have previous knowledge and experience with horses. You can study your course at any time as long as you have your laptop/computer and internet access.

Where and how will my course be delivered?

Theory assessments are completed online by students and results are submitted through the Student Portal.

The Practical and Third Party Report components within the course are to be assessed at one of our state wide workshops with our qualified assessors.

Workshops are held on weekends and during school holidays. We have qualified assessors in different locations throughout Queensland

Who will assess my Practical & Third Party Report Assessments?

There is a Practical component to the course that is mandatory and must be completed at one of our state wide workshops with our qualified assessors. These workshops are held on weekends and during school holidays so as not to interfere with the students’ school week. We have a travelling assessor who travels throughout Queensland to run some workshops and qualified assessors in different locations throughout Queensland. Notification of workshop locations and dates are issued regularly by email from Student Support. Practical and Third Party assessments within the course require an average of four to five days at Practical Workshops (for the duration of the course) to complete all components. All theory in a unit must be complete prior to attending a workshop for the assessment of the Practical and Third Party Reports.

Will I be Accepted into this Course?

Are you eligible:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Queensland Resident
Have not completed a certificate 4 or higher in their education unless through school
Are not currently enrolled in a certificate 4 or higher
Over the age of 16 years
Are no longer at school
You must own or be employed by a small business (less than 100 employees)

What Do I need to Supply for this Course?

Resources required:

A computer with internet access
Microsoft Office suite

Printer and scanner
Ability to travel to, and attend workshops for your practical assessments

Course Costs

Co-contribution of $60 (for students who hold a Centrelink concession card & are no longer in school)
Co-contribution of $120 (for students who do not have a Centrelink concession card & are no longer in school)
(see all eligibility criteria above)

Why should I study at International Horse College?

Flexible online courses
Equine career pathway
Approachable, friendly staff
Australian qualifications
Current industry standard course content

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