Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills
NZQF Level 2

About the course

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the equine industry with individuals who have entry level skills and knowledge to work safely around horses, and enter into or continue onto further employment in the equine industry.

This qualification is targeted at people with no or little prior experience with horses, or who have recently begun work in an equine industry workplace.

Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that provides an introduction to the equine industry.
The industry will benefit from this qualification by having entry level staff who are able to work safely and effectively around horses, and thereby contribute to overall workplace safety and productivity.

Graduates will be capable of working under close supervision.

About the provider

Community Colleges NZ is a charitable training
establishment with six colleges South Island-wide. 
We have over 30 years' experience providing quality,
hands-on learning and currently offer practical training to
people 16+ years of age. Through our practical training
courses you'll gain NZQA unit standards and have the
opportunity to work towards NCEA and a recognised
New Zealand qualification. 

Additionally we operate a Youth Service and a Job Connection
programme. The goal of Youth Service is to assist young 
people (16-17 year olds) into education, training or work-based
learning. Our free Job Connection Programme for 18+ year
olds is designed to assist Work & Income referred clients 
into employment.