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Horse Husbandry Assistant
AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations – Equine
(Australian Qualifications)
Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS)
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Queensland High School students in years 10, 11 and 12
Horse Husbandry Assistant
AHC21216 Certificate II in Rural Operations
(funded by the Queensland State Government – Vocational Education and Training in Schools – VETiS funding)
Course Summary
Would you like to work in the horse industry and are looking for a qualification to get you started?
You may already have your own horse or ride regularly. This qualification fills in the gaps you need to gain employment in the horse industry.
This is an entry level Australian Qualification. Learn about the care, health and welfare of horses including a higher level of handling horses and working effectively in the horse industry.
You can take more responsibility for your working environment within the horse industry and use innovation to improve safety and efficiency with your horse related tasks.
What Units of Competency are Included?
How Long Will My Course Take?
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?
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 where possible so a student’s school attendance is not impacted. We have qualified assessors in different locations throughout Queensland.
Who will assess my Practical & Third Party Report Assessments?
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?
What do I need to supply for my course?
What further study opportunities are available on completion of my course?
Your Horse Husbandry Assistant course meets the entry requirement for a certificate III level course to advance your equine career pathway and goals to gain employment.
The ‘Horse Husbandry Assistant’ qualification is recognized as a professional horse industry qualification. Some of this course can also be credited towards further courses of study.
Why should I study at International Horse College?
