Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides a vocational outcome in horse breeding. The horse breeding industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate IV in Agriculture.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Stud farm worker

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Being creative in response to workplace challenges Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Being appropriately resourceful
Self-management	Monitoring and evaluating own performance Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Being open to learning, new ideas and techniques Learning in a range of settings including informal learning
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Applying OHS knowledge when using technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of one (1) core unit and fourteen (14) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of four (4) units must come from elective group A
• a minimum of seven (7) units must come from elective groups A or B
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from units aligned to Certificates II, III or IV in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the horse breeding industry.

CORE UNIT 

Occupational health and safety 

AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP A 

Horse breeding 

AHCHBR302A Carry out basic hoof care procedures

AHCHBR303A Carry out mare mating or artificial insemination procedures

AHCHBR304A Educate, ride and care for horses and equipment

AHCHBR305A Handle and care for stallions

AHCHBR306A Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

AHCHBR307A Assess suitability of horses for stock work

AHCHBR308A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment

AHCHBR309A Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds

AHCHBR401A Carry out stud stable management duties

AHCHBR402A Supervise raising young horses

Livestock 

AHCLSK330A Implement procedures for foaling down mares

AHCLSK417A Manage horses for stock work

ELECTIVE UNITS GROUP B 

Broadacre cropping 

AHCBAC301A Conserve forage

AHCBAC302A Establish pastures and crops for livestock production

Chemicals 

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

Infrastructure 

AHCINF301A Implement property improvement, construction and repair

AHCINF302A Plan and construct an electric fence

AHCINF303A Plan and construct conventional fencing

Livestock 

AHCLSK305A Maintain livestock water supplies

AHCLSK311A Implement feeding plans for livestock

AHCLSK315A Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock

AHCLSK320A Coordinate and monitor livestock transport

AHCLSK323A Maintain and monitor feed stocks

Machinery operation and maintenance 

AHCMOM202A Operate tractors

AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikes

Work 

AHCWRK302A Monitor weather conditions

AHCWRK303A Respond to emergencies

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

AHCWRK306A Comply with industry quality assurance requirements

AHCWRK308A Handle bulk materials in storage area

AHCWRK310A Provide on-job training support

AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices