Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

performance horse

Study Options & Careers

The NCEE has developed the exciting new Diploma of Equine Performance Management.

This Nationally Accredited Diploma has been written with extensive input from industry to provide up to date vocational training for the performance horse sector.

Students will learn all aspects of managing performance horses and equine business including understanding equine behaviour, nutrition, exercise physiology, education of young stock, horse health and general care, as well as business, facilities and staff management.

Students have the options of elective choices to develop skills in:

performance horse training
performance horse competing
horse education and re-training
bloodstock agency and sales preparation
equine events management
equine facilities management

Careers

NCEE programs can lead to positions such as

stable manager
equine small business manager
equestrian/agistment centre manager
professional rider & competitor
bloodstock agent
horse educator/trainer/breaker groom
marketing & public relations
events management

and work in places such as equestrian centres, riding schools, self employment, equine service industry, nationally and internationally.

Entry requirements

Prospective students must have a moderate level of physical stamina, strength, agility and coordination in order to meet the physical demands and be safe when handling horses and performing stable management duties. In addition, a range of skills are required in writing, reading, speaking and calculating. Students will need to have access to the internet and computers to complete the course..

Study Options

Underpinning knowledge is delivered through a combination of online resources and textbooks. Practical training is undertaken through 80 hours of practical placement in a suitable equine workplace during the 12 months. Students with a high level of equine experience can apply for Skills Recognition.

Course content

Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
Apply first aid
Develop and implement plans for horse nutrition
Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
Apply anatomy & physiology to equine management and training
Interpret equine behaviour
Manage domestic & international equine transport
Develop and monitor business operations
Undertake marketing activities
Manage personal team and staff work priorities
Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement & management program

Choose a minimum of 2 electives from this list

Implement equine training programs
Demonstrate advanced riding/driving skills
Demonstrate personal horse riding or driving skills for competition situations
Start horses under saddle or harness
Manage the re-education of horses
Manage development & presentation of young horses
Analyse equine pedigrees
Provide on site event management services
Obtain and manage sponsorship
Develop a whole farm plan

Scholarships and Awards

The equine industry generously supports this program through a number of scholarships and prizes. Please refer to the Scholarships page for more information.

For further information and applications

Telephone: 1300 00 NCEE (1300 00 6233)

email: manager@ncee.edu.au

Authorised by: A Kirley
Page updated: November 3, 2011 18:00 by Webmaster SK