(Level 3)
Course Length
One year from date of enrolment, part-time study
Credits
70 credits
Qualification
Telford certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 3)
Course Fee
NZ student fees
International student fees
Entry Requirements
Competent in written English. Enrol at any time, students must be 16 years or over. English language proficiency is required. International students require IELTS of 5.5 or a TOEFL of 500 plus TWE 4.5
Textbooks Required
None
What you will learn
This is one of Telford's most popular courses.
It is centred toward the equine enthusiast, whether you have an interest, are employed in the industry or own a horse for competition or pleasure. There is a small practical component to the course which is organised by Telford.
Course content
Including Telford courses and NZQA unit standards which you may achieve on successful completion of the course.
Equine Care No 1
1658 Nature and requirements of a career in the equine industry
522003 Grooming
522005 Tack and saddlery
Equine Care No 2
6618 Identify horse’s teeth in relation to age, and examine for sharp edges are identified
522201 Equine shoeing
Equine Facilities
6617 The ability to assess stable design and construction is shown
522002 Equine Transportation
Equine Feeding
16 Pasture production knowledge is demonstrated
6612 Plants and trees which are potentially poisonous to horses, and describe methods of removal are identified
522004 Nutrition
Equine Health
14594 The ability to describe anatomy, and identify signs of good health and ill health in horses is shown
6624 Demonstrate knowledge of skeletal and muscular development of the horse in relation to confirmation
Equine Reproduction
522001 Reproduction
Equine Training
6611 Demonstrate knowledge of the procedure for bringing a horse into work after a spell and letting down
6620 Demonstrate knowledge of the conditioning and feeding requirements of horses for specific activities
Horse Structure
1655 Identify the structure and function of horses' body systems and associated problems