Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Diploma of Equine Stud Management

Course Code 21637VIC
Duration 1440.00 hours (nominal)

Diploma of Equine Stud Management is a 2 year program providing students with the skills and knowledge they require in the management of an equine stud enterprise in relation to practical horse management, including breeding strategies, feeding and daily care of horses, horse health and welfare, detection of oestrus and foaling down mares, care of stud stock, as well as business management and pasture/farm/infrastructure management. Students also obtain an Agricultural Chemical Users Permit and learn to establish and maintain an enterprise OHS program.

Rural Industries - Tone Road

Code	Start	End
WTUSES1APS	01/02/10	03/12/10
WTUSES1P	01/02/10	03/12/10
WTUSES1PS	01/02/10	03/12/10
WTUSES1AP	01/02/10	03/12/10
WTUSES2BP	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES2P	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES2PS	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES2AP	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES2BPS	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES2APS	19/04/10	17/09/10
WTUSES1B	12/07/10	03/12/10
WTUSES4S	12/07/10	03/12/10
WTUSES4	12/07/10	03/12/10
CLUSES3R	12/07/10	17/09/10
CLUSES3RS	12/07/10	17/09/10
WTUSES1BS	12/07/10	03/12/10
CLUSES4RS	27/09/10	03/12/10
CLUSES4R	27/09/10	03/12/10

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma of Equine Stud Management are likely to find employment in horse breeding establishments, service industries, equine vet hospitals, or as blood stock agents, not only within Victoria but also interstate and internationally.

Entry Requirements

To study the Diploma of Equine Stud Management, applicants should have a minimum of year 12 and/or have a minimum of 3 years work experience in the Horse Breeding Industry.

Duration & Delivery

This is a 2 year full time course beginning with a compulsory 4 week induction workshop. This combines flexible delivery with on the job work placement.

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

Students will have the opportunity to complete several placements over the 2 years. These will involve breeding and yearling placements with leading thoroughbred studs in Australia.

Qualification

The Diploma of Equine Stud Management 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

Graduates of the Diploma will receive credits into the Bachelor of Equine Studies.

Campus

Christensen's Lane - Wangaratta.

Flexible Delivery.

How to Apply

Applications may also 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.