New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills with strands in Harness Racing Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Raceday Strapper, Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider, and Sporthorse Stable Assistant
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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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 either in the harness racing industry in a driving role, the thoroughbred racing industry in either riding or non-riding roles, or the sporthorse industry in a riding role.
This qualification is targeted at people who have some experience handling horses in the equine industry and who wish to further develop their skills in a specific sector.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that provides recognition of their skills and a pathway to further qualifications in the equine racing or sporthorse industry.
The industry will benefit from this qualification by having qualified staff who are able to contribute effectively in the workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for work outcomes.
The qualification is stranded to reflect the specialist skills required to work either in the harness racing industry in a driving role, the thoroughbred racing industry in either riding or non-riding roles, or the sporthorse industry in a riding role.
This qualification is targeted at people who have some experience handling horses in the equine industry and who wish to further develop their skills in a specific sector.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that provides recognition of their skills and a pathway to further qualifications in the equine racing or sporthorse industry.
The industry will benefit from this qualification by having qualified staff who are able to contribute effectively in the workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision with responsibility for work outcomes.
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.
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.