AHC30310 Certificate III HORSE BREEDING

Course Details For Year 2016

(VES)

Duration 2 Years or less with credits

Address Hillcrest Equestrian Centre,

Gate 4, 500 Soldiers Road, Clyde North, 3978

Schools VCAA Code: 09132

VASS provider code: 09132

School Contact Deborah Lovett

( : 0407 568 388 2 : 9702 2155

Teachers 1st and 2nd Year: Deborah Lovett

Auspiced Hillcrest Christian College

RTO Code: 6441

Course Details Derived From Training Package Agrifoods

Attendance Year 11: 144 hours over 36 weeks (6 hours per week)

Practical days conducted on a monthly basis

Year 12: 144 hours over 36 weeks

(6 hours per week)

Classes 1st Year: 1 (24 per class)

2nd Year: 1 (24 per class)

Cost of Course $1975 including material costs of $250

Course aims:

·  This course can contribute to your ATAR score in VCE

·  To provide recognized prior learning towards further studies in national equestrian bodies

·  To provide supervised regular practical sessions and hands on development of skills

·  To provide students with supervised breeding experiences

·  Special emphasis on risk assessment and safe work practices, industry experience

·  To provide up to 50% contact time with a range of suitable horses

·  Encouraging and safe learning environment

·  Develop industry standard work place strategies

Program:

Units below are subject to change pending VCAA and VRQA approval.

Core Subject:
AHCOHS301A / Contribute to OHS processes
ELECTIVES
AHCLSK311A / Implement feeding plans for livestock / AHCCHM304A / Transport, handle and store chemicals
AHCHBR303A / Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures / AHCCHM303A / Prepare and apply chemicals
AHCHBR304A / Educate, ride and care for horses and equipment / AHCINF303A / Plan and construct conventional fence
AHCWRK209A / Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices / AHCINF302A / Plan and construct an electric fence
AHCLSK316A / Prepare livestock for competition / AHCMOM301A / Operate a quad bike
AHCHB306AR / Prevent and treat equine injury and disease / AHCMOM212A / Operate Tractors
AHCHBR401A / Carry out stud stable management duties

Work Assessment Modules:

Code / Unit of Competency / Module Name / Host School / RTO / Industry
TBA

Materials:

·  Text books

·  Work books and study guides with assessment log books

·  Horses and equipment provided

·  Accredited equestrian facilities

·  Face to Face training

Selection Guidelines:

·  Candidates must demonstrate a genuine interest in horses. Part Completion of Certificate II in Equine industry (first Year) is an advantage

·  Positive work ethics

·  Sit assessment ride

·  Sign a code of conduct, medical form, waiver, and other paperwork as required.

·  Candidates must complete a SE LLEN online application form and submit the form electronically, subject to approval from their parents and VET Coordinators

Pathways:

Some possible career opportunities:

·  Horse breeding

·  Racing Industry

·  Horse Management

·  Veterinary Sciences

·  Outdoor recreation

·  Trail guide

·  Rural studies

·  Farm hand

·  Sales & Business management

Structured Work Place Learning On-the-Job Training:

STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

·  Assisted placement in the industry

·  Student log book provided

·  Support and assistance provided

·  On campus structured workplace learning

Structured Work Place Learning School-to-Industry Log Book:

·  Comprehensive log book provided with guided learning

VCE Unit Status:

·  TBA

VCAL unit status:

·  Year 1

ATAR contribution: TBA

·  Students wishing an ATAR contribution must receive a study score by completing assessment tasks and an examination. ATAR is subject to satisfactory completion of the specified Unit 3-4 sequence. Students completing only the minimum Certificate II Program will not receive any ATAR contribution.

·  The ATAR score is calculated by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) for use by tertiary institutions to determine entry in to courses.

Subject to change – correct as of 26th June Page 3 of 4

ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR Certificate III Horse Breeding: TBA

Student Number :
Assigned to: / Work / Work / Work / Work / Product / Product / Portfolio / Portfolio
Perf. / Perf. / Project / Project
UOC Code / UOC / Module Name / (1st) / (2nd) / (1st) / (2nd) / (1st) / (2nd) / (1st) / (2nd)
Vass data / Entry number: / O1 / O2 / O3 / O4 / O5 / O6 / O7 / O8
Allocation of nominal hours