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Qualification Title National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3)
Qualification Type National Certificate
Level 3
Credits 100
Subject Area
  • Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies » Agriculture » Equine Trades
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries » Equine
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is designed for people who already have some experience in the equine industry, and who wish to develop the skills and knowledge required for employment in the breeding sector as stud assistants working under supervision.

People who have completed this qualification will have the skills to care for paddocked horses; groom a horse, clean stables, analyse horse feed, recognise health and ill health in horses, know how to deal with an emergency situation involving horses, assist to foal a mare, and prepare yearling for sales and attend sales. They will have knowledge of horse's body systems and associated problems, and the nature of horses. They will also have the skills to recognise and deal with sexual harassment, and protect health and safety in the workplace.

Elective 1 is designed to recognise variations between equine establishments, and equine industry sector requirements and includes a range of skills including agricultural vehicle driving or riding; specialist equine skills and knowledge; and communications. People can select standards which are relevant to their workplace or their own personal development.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Equine (Introductory Stable Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 0215], which is designed as an introduction to the equine industry. However, it is not a prerequisite for entry to this qualification.

This qualification has a relationship with the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070] as all the compulsory standards and many of the elective standards included in this qualification are also included in the Level 4 qualification. The level 4 qualification is designed for people who are seeking to specialise in senior positions in areas of the breeding operation, such as yearling preparation, broodmare care and preparation for breeding, and foaling. They may also supervise the work of candidates who are completing this qualification.

This qualification leads to the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070].
Entry Requirements Not available
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1542
Status Discontinued
Created 2010-03-19 00:00:00.0
Last Reviewed 2014-10-24 00:00:00.0
Last Date For Entry 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0

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