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Equine Care Certificate

Study Method
Online
Provider
Careerhouse
Recognition
IARC
Start Date
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Course Overview

Do you love horses? Are you a horse owner wanting to find out more about how to care for your animals? Are you looking to get into equine industry? Then this course is for you.

In this introductory foundation course, learn horse care from international equestrians and animal scientists. The course covers feed and nutrition stabling, foot care, bedding, tack and conditioning of the horse. Learn about horse psychology and handling, their digestive system and the principles of feeding and watering your horse and more. This sound introduction is perfect for someone wanting to explore opportunities for working with horses, or simply to discover more about how to care for your own horses.

Who's It For?

  • This course is a beginner level course and will lay a sound foundation of knowledge and skills in which can grow with experience and further study.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Horse Breeder
  • Stable Hand
  • Horse Handler
  • Horse Trainer
  • Horse Health Care
  • Horse Owner
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Recognition

IARC
International Approval and Registration Centre

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • 200 hours

Delivery

  • 100% Online
  • Study at your own pace

Entry Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites to complete this course. However, you must be able to read, analyse and comprehend, print information in English, write statements and solve problems to complete the course. You must also have reliable access to a computer and a reliable internet connection and have basic computer skills.
  • If you identify as having a long-term impairment, disability or medical condition that may impact your ability to complete your online study, please speak to us.
  • Please note, you must be 18 years of age and an Australian citizen or resident to enrol in a course with us.
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Course Features

  • Our courses and content are up to date and relevant in today’s market
  • We have high-quality student support with experienced and qualified tutors to help you every step of the way
  • Our courses are delivered 100% online and you can study at your own pace
  • We have a market-leading student learning and communication platform
  • Our courses are flexible, you will have long term access to the course content
  • Our courses are affordable, we offer interest-free payment options for all students
  • 12-month of access to course content

Professional Recognition

  • We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.
  • Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and an Academic Transcript.

Assessment

  • Assessments are a critical step in the learning process. They help ensure you stay on track and meet the learning objectives of each lesson before moving onto the next. They also help your tutor identify where any further support may be required, so that you get the most out of your course.
  • You will learn via various methods; a combination of reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and watching videos. Each lesson will conclude with an assignment that is marked by your assigned tutor and returned to you with feedback, and if necessary, some recommended additional reading. Assessments may come in the form of – case studies, quizzes and written assessments.

What next?

Study with the help of our Tutors and the Student Support team to achieve an industry-focussed certificate.

  • Enrol with us today to begin your future-focused learning journey
  • After enrolment, we’ll give you a 5-day satisfaction guarantee to ensure the course is right for you

Subjects

2 Key Modules, made up of 14 subjects

Module 1: Horse Care I
Horse psychology and handling
Buying a horse
Conformation
The digestive system and principles of feeding and watering
The grass kept horse and pasture management
And More!
Module 2: Horse Care II
Feeds
Stabling
Bedding and Mucking Out
The Foot and Shoeing
Exercise and Conditioning
And More!
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Payment Options

  • You can pay the course upfront in full or you can pay it off through an interest-free payment plan.
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About Careerhouse

Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.

We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.

Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.