21327VIC Certificate II in Equine IndustryProgram Content
YEAR ONE or 1-2 sequence
HORSE CARE
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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RGRH101A
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Introduction to OH&S procedures in the equine industry
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50
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Occupational health & safety policies and procedures relevant to working with horses.
Level 1 First Aid Certificate required
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VBM661
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Handle horses safely in the equine industry
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30
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Identification & safe catching, controlling & handling horses for the purpose of transporting, training, racing & leisure work or other work activity
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VBM662
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Care for horses in the equine industry
Elements 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
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50
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General care and maintenance of horses in the stable and paddock environment including equine nutrition.
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EQUINE INDUSTRY SKILLS
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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VBM658
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Communicate in the equine industry
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20
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Terminology, communication skills and calculations required to work with horses
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VBM656
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Work effectively in the equine industry
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80
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An overview of the broad nature of the equine industry & the roles, rights & responsibilities (professional behaviour) of individuals working within the industry
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Workplacement
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At a professional equine establishment of the students choice
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VBM656
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Identify and develop a career path in the equine industry
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20
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How to identify and implement a career path in the equine industry (available jobs and training)
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COMPETITION ASSISTANCE
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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VBM660
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Horse riding or driving skills
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40
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Saddle/harness up a horse and basic riding/driving
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VBM709
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Assist in the preparation of a horse for competition
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40
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Assist a professional competitor or trainer at an event
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NB: course codes are liable to change, but are correct at the time of printing
YEAR TWO or 3-4 sequence
PORTFOLIO (Core Modules)
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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VBM659
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Monitor horse health
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30
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Identifying the signs of common illnesses and injuries & other signs of ill health. Giving basic treatment under supervision.
General maintenance to minimise the risk of illness and injury to horses in a professional environment
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VBM715
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Carry out regular horse observation
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50
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WORK PROJECT (Core Module)
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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RGRH311A
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Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses
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40
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Understanding and applying basic anatomy and physiology of horses within the equine industry.
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RGRH318A
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Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds and thoroughbreds
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30
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A study into the nutritional requirements of performance horses, and the relation between nutrition & performance.
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VBM662
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Care for horses in the equine industry
Element 2
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50
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Nutritional principles, and requirements for breeding and working horses .
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AND EITHER
PRODUCT
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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VBM 663
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Horse riding or driving skills II - specific equine discipline
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40
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Plan a riding/driving task, complete the task and evaluate the task.
You may specialise in any equine discipline
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OR
PORTFOLIO
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Code
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Unit of Competence
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Hours
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Description
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VBM 739
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Identify horse breeding principles and assist in practices
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40
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Breeding methods and programs
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Or
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VBM 664
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Assist in the conduct of an event in the equine industry
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40
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Identify the event, discover ways the event may be promoted, assist in the conduct of the event and assist in the "wind up" procedures
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NB: VBM662 Care for horses in the equine industry will be delivered and assessed as part of Certificate II in Equine Industry as a 1-2 sequence unit, but will also be included as part of the work project in 3-4 sequence as required by VCAA.
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