Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Certificate II in Equine Industry aims to prepare students for work in the horse industry. The course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects in the equine or equine related industries. The course enables participants to gain recognised credentials and to make an informed choice of vocation or career path.

Career Opportunities

School students can use their Certificate II in Equine Industry assessment as part of their VCE - ENTER score. Non school students gain base level entry to the Equine Industry in the following areas: breeding, competition, retail or event management.

Entry Requirements

Literacy competencies equivalent to exit level 2 and numeracy competencies equivalent to exit level 1 of the Certificate in General Education for Adults.

Duration & Delivery

For school students the course can be completed in 2 or 3 years. Underpinning knowledge is delivered through a combination of internet, CD ROM and workbooks. Practical sessions are held throughout Victoria and students are required to attend a minimum of 8 days of practical sessions per year. For non school students the course can be completed in a minimum of 6 months full-time study or a maximum of 3 years part-time study.

Assessment

Participants are assessed via completion of required tasks and a demonstration of skills, eg. Written and verbal assignments, practical work, classroom participation, projects and/or written tests.

Practical Placement

Practical placement gives the students the opportunity to network in industry. As part of their school study, the VCAA requires students to complete a minimum of 40 hours work placement. This is to be arranged by the school.

Qualification

The Certificate II in Equine Industry is a nationally recognised qualification.

Course Fees

An information brochure on course fees is available from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC)

RCC is an assessment process that involves re-assessment of a previously gained accredited qualification that may no longer be recognised by official bodies. If you have an earlier qualification and have current industry experience, the RCC process will involve assessment of your prior qualification against the current qualification and if successful will result in a full or partial upgrade to the current qualification. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RCC or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is an evidence gathering assessment process where an individual's skills and knowledge in a specific vocational area are assessed against a unit or units of a nationally accredited training package. RPL is specifically for applicants who have skills and knowledge in a vocational area that may enable them to gain part or all of a formal qualification thus recognizing their non-formal and informal prior learning. Contact the teaching department for further advice on RPL or request an information brochure from the Customer Service Centre.

Pathways to Further Study

Certificate III in Equine Nursing.

Diploma of Equine Stud Management.

Diploma of Horse Industry Management.

Campus

Christensen's Lane - Wangaratta.

How to Apply

Applications can be made directly to the Customer Service Centre.

Further Information

Contact the Customer Service Centre on 1300 468233 or visit our web site, www.gotafe.vic.edu.au

It may be necessary to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient enrolments or funding changes.