National Centre for Equine Education

NCEE in Schools

Kick start your Equine career while still at school!

School Based Apprenticeships

A School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) provides the opportunity for students who are permanent residents of Australia to work with an employer and complete a nationally recognised qualification whilst undertaking VCE at secondary school. If you want to undertake a SBA you need to find someone to employ you and have the support of your school and your parents or guardian as you will need to sign a training contract. For more information talk to your school SBA coordinator.

VETiS Programs

Vocational Education in Training in Schools (VETiS) programs provide you with the opportunity to complete a nationally accredited and industry recognised qualification whilst still at school. You can complete your VCE and a VETiS certificate at the same time, giving you greater opportunities for further study or work and an understanding of the field in which you are interested. VETiS programs are practical courses which provide you with training, knowledge and work experience. VETiS participation is organised through your secondary school.

Take a look at the following options to determine which is the most suitable course for you.

Which course is for you?

Certificate II in Agriculture (specialising in Horse Breeding)

The Certificate II in Agriculture (specialising in horse breeding) is for students wanting to work in the equine industry while completing a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) or VET in Schools program. You undertake VCE as well as being employed and trained under the following arrangements:

VCE studies selected by student
a training agreement registered with Skills Victoria
a negotiated training program leading to a nationally recognised qualification
work under an industrial agreement that endorses part-time apprenticeships, i.e. a Federal Industrial Award, Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA) or Certified Agreement (CA)

SBAs generally provide the same contribution to the VCE as their related VETiS programs. The subject units are similar to Certificate II in Equine Industry, but with a more practical focus.

This course is suitable for:

students requiring 10% increment on their VCE study score and not wishing to meet the ENTER requirements of VCE
students wanting a hands-on VCE VET program
students aiming at a career pathway in horse breeding or related agricultural sectors
students wanting to do further study in an equine or related field
SBAs attract a 10% increment to your ENTER

Certificate II in Animal Studies

The Certificate II in Animal Studies is a one year program that:

enables participants to enhance their school program with animal care based study
can be used by school students for 10% increment on their VCE study score
provides participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the animal care industries
enables participants to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career paths
acts as a stepping stone into higher qualifications. eg Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This course is suitable for:

students using the course as part of their study score
students wanting to do further study in an animal care or related field

Certificate II in Equine Industry

The Certificate II in Equine Industry is a two year program that:

enables participants to enhance their school program with equine based study
is a VCE subject that can be used by school students towards their ENTER score
provides participants with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in the equine industries
enables participants to gain a recognised credential and to make a more informed choice of vocation or career paths
acts as a stepping stone into higher qualifications, eg Diploma of Equine Performance Management

This course is suitable for:

students using the course as part of their study score
students aiming at a career pathway in an equine industry, or who wish to obtain EFA horse management awards
students wanting to do further study in an equine or related field

Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand)

The Certificate II in Racing (Stablehand) aims to:

prepare students for the workplace through employability skills
enable students to enhance their school program with equine based study
provide students with the knowledge and skills to enhance their employment prospects in equine related industries
provide students with a clear career path towards further study and future careers in the racing or equine related industries

This program must be completed as a School Based Apprenticeship (SBA) and involves the student undertaking their VCAL as well as being employed and trained in the workplace. To complete this program as an SBA you need to have an employer with a thoroughbred racing business that is willing to employ you for approximately 13 hours per week.

This course is suitable for:

students requiring 10% on their VCE study score and not wishing to meet the ENTER requirements of VCE
students wanting a hands-on VCE VET program
students aiming at a career pathway in the horse racing industry
students wanting to do further study in an equine or related field
SBAs attract a 10% increment to your ENTER

For more information please call 1300 00 NCEE (6233).

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