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Equine knowledge 5

(Level 5)

Course Length

One year from date of enrolment, part-time study

Credits

60 credits

Qualification

Telford certificate in Equine Knowledge (Level 5)

Course Fee

NZ student fees

International student fees

Entry Requirements

Prior knowledge is recommended, such as Telford Certificate in Equine Knowledge Level 3.

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 course is a progression from the Telford Equine Knowledge Level 3 certificate, for serious students wishing to advance their knowledge to the next level. The course requires considerable research and does not contain any practical.

Course content

Including Telford courses. 

Analysing Equine Movement

524001 Analysing equine movement 

Formulating Rations for Horses

524002 Formulating Rations for Horses

Thoroughbred Breeding

524003 Demonstrate Knowledge of Thoroughbreds and Thoroughbred Breeding and Evaluate Thoroughbred Potential Breeding other than Thoroughbreds

524004 Breeding Other Than Thoroughbreds

Fittening and Training the Competition Horse

524005 Fittening and Training the Competition Horse for Specific Disciplines