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Certificate in Equine Skills L3

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Certificate in Equine Skills L3
NZQF Level 3

About the course

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the equine industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist in the stabling, care, and/or exercise of horses in the performance horse sectors of the equine industry.

The qualification is stranded to reflect the specialist skills required to work in the thoroughbred racing industry.

This qualification is for learners who have an interest in the equine industry and wants to gain the skills and knowledge to assist in the stabling, care, and/or exercise of horses in the performance horse sectors of the equine industry.

Graduates will be able to contribute effectively in the workplace at entry-level with limited supervision.​

The programme content includes:

  • -Effective Communication
  • -Daily routine requirements of horses in training.
  • -Respond appropriately to emergencies
  • -Apply trackwork skills
  • -Riding thoroughbred racehorses

Entry requirements

Domestic Students:

Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident;

Be aged 16 years or older

Hold an NZ Certificate of Equine Skills Level 2;

OR have a basic riding experience and be accessed by Byerley Park staff and have a keen interest in the equine industry, and successfully attend an interview;


International Students:

Students must be 18 plus

Have an NZCEL Level 3 General, Workplace or Academic or IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5

Hold an NZ Certificate of Equine Skills Level 2;

OR have a basic riding experience, be accessed by Byerley Park staff, have a keen interest in the equine industry, and successfully attend an interview.


About the provider

Skill NZ is an NZQA accredited Category 1 provider. It is a place for people who want to grow personally and professionally and make a difference in people's lives. We are one of the leading institutions offering Health, ESOL, NZCEL, Legal Executive and Equine programmes in South Auckland. 

Our goal is to see students succeed and achieve their goals, whether it is to be in the employment or further studies.

Skill NZ is more than an education provider. It is a Whanau where students feel supported and are encouraged to do their best and achieve their goals. Our goal is to help every student succeed in their study so they can make a difference in the community.

Skill NZ offers a range of programme. We have Health level 3, 4 and 5, Equine Skills Level 2, ESOL and Legal Executive Studies Level 6.  All our programmes are NZQA Approved.

Our programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to be job-ready. The programmes have work placement components, making them unique because we place students with well-recognised organisations, which gives our students a golden opportunity to be connected with the industry and learn hand on experience from the experts, making them ready for employment and serving their community.

If you are looking for a provider that offers education, personal and professional growth to be the best version of yourself, then Skill NZ is your place. You will get a lot of opportunities to be connected with the industry through experienced tutors, work placements, guest speakers and field trips so you can get the knowledge and skills you require to be employed in the industry. In addition, our student support team will provide you with guidance and support for further study and work opportunities.