Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | National Certificate in Equine (Stable Management) with strands in Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, and Breeding | |
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Qualification Type | National Certificate | |
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Level | 4 - 5 | |
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Credits | 168 - 170 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
This qualification is for people in sole charge or management positions as Stable Foreman or Stable Manager within the racing or performance horse industry.
People that have gained this qualification will have the skills to care for and manage stabled horses; formulate rations for horses; recognise good health, ill health, and the structure and functions of horses' body systems; and deal with emergency situations and assist a veterinarian during an equine emergency. Qualification holders will also have knowledge of the horse shoeing process and remedial showing; preparing and attending to horses when transported by air; information and communication technology in the racing industry; problem gambling and drug use; and the skeletal and muscular development of the horse in relation to conformation. Elective 1 allows people to select either, equine health or equine training skills; or business, communications and sports practice skills, respectively, required to manage their particular business activity. The strands recognise the specialist management skills required in one of the sectors - Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, or Breeding. People will select the skills and knowledge relevant to their workplace requirements and personal development. For the Harness Racing and Thoroughbred Racing strands, these areas include equine health, husbandry, industry, and training; plus specific standards relevant to harness or thoroughbred racing. The Breeding Strand recognises the breeding management skills such as teasing, mare and foal care, care of a sick foal, management and education of horses from weaning to yearling age, and preparation of yearlings for sale. The Breeding Strand electives allow people to select standards for specialisation in areas of evaluation of a horse's potential, stallion management, artificial insemination, and horse training. This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Equine (Level 4), strands Harness Racing and Jockey [Ref: 0216]. On completion of the National Certificate in Equine (Level 4), strands Harness Racing and Jockey [Ref: 0216] people may choose to further their careers in stable management rather than as drivers or jockeys. This qualification also builds on the National Certificate in Equine (Stable Procedures) (Level 3), strands Harness Racing Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Racing Stable Assistant, or Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider [Ref: 0654], and the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070]. The National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070] builds on the skills in the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1542] which is designed for stud assistants working under supervision. On completion of this qualification people can progress to a range of advanced generic business or first line management qualifications depending on their area of interest and career requirements. |
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Entry Requirements | Not available | |
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 1541 | |
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Status | Discontinued | |
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Created | 2010-03-19 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2014-10-24 00:00:00.0 | |
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Last Date For Entry | 2016-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Discontinued | 2019-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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