RICHMOND COLLEGE EQUINE CENTRE

TVET COURSES 2014

TAFE can be a new beginning for all people who want to work towards a career in the horse Industry.

We will make every effort to provide you with the opportunity to learn the skills required to work safely and competently with horses.

Richmond College Equine Centre has a vast network of highly skilled teachers and staff who are industry experts in their chosen fields of horse management either in Breeding, Riding or Racing.

INTRODUCTION

UNDERCOVER ARENA AT RICHMOND COLLEGE

The Equine Centre off ers the following courses to TVET students: Horse industry Studies (Performance Horse) Racing Stablehand

In 2014 we will also be off ering a new and exciting course not off ered before to TVET students

CII Agriculture Jackaroo / Jillaroo Course

TVET COURSES

JACKAROO / JILLAROO STUDENTS

How to work safely with animals and machinery

How to ride horsesHow to handle sheepHow to work with cattleHow to drive tractors and quad bikes

You will also gain an understanding of:Feeding and caring for stockPasture improvement and machinery

maintenance

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

LEARN ABOUT CARING FOR HORSES

LEARN ABOUT MACHINERY

HANDLING AND DRENCHING SHEEP

DOGS ARE A GREAT HELP ON A PROPERTY

You will need a number of lecture pads, folders, pens etc. for class notes. You will be given class handouts which should be kept in folders divided into subjects.

The library has a lot of good horse and farm books for research and required text books will be issued during the course.

WHAT RESOURCES WILL I NEED TO START MY COURSE?

Students will need to wear sensible clothing to meet OH&S requirements when handling horses and other stock. Students will not be permitted within the fenced equine section unless appropriately dressed.

Theory classes – comfortable clothing to attend a TAFE NSW college.Practical classes – shirts with sleeves, jeans or work pants, work or riding boots. Hats, sunscreenRiding classes – shirts with sleeves, jodhpurs, jeans or suitable riding pants (no shorts), smooth soled closed in riding boots (no lace-ups) Safety approved helmet, sunscreen

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO CLASS?

During your course you may have the opportunity to go on field trips to working propertiesExcursions – Please dress appropriately for excursions off campus. Remember you are representing your college and school when you go into industry. Your teacher will advise you about the type of excursion you are going on to ensure you wear appropriate clothing. Students who dress inappropriately will not be allowed off the bus. Parental permission is required for field tripsSinglet tops may not be worn at any time

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR ON FIELD TRIPS?

A VISIT TO THE DAIRY

DRIVING TRACTORS

VAULTING IS FUN AND TEACHES BALANCE FOR RIDING

LEARN ABOUT HORSE BREEDING

LEARNING TO RIDE IS FUN

UNIT OF COMPETENCE INFORMATION

Mandatory

Chemicals AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

Safety AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Sustainability

AHCWRK209A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Weather AHCWRK201A Observe and report on weather

Working in the industry AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

StreamLivestock health and welfare

AHCLKSK202A Care for health and welfare of livestock

THESE ARE CORE UNITS

THESE ARE ELECTIVE UNITS

Elective

Horses AHCHBR201A Monitor horse health and welfare

Livestock AHCHBR202A Muster and move livestock

Horses AHCHBR203A Provide daily care for horses

Horses AHCHBR204A Assist with mating procedures and parturition of horses

Fencing AHCINF302A Plan and construct an electric fence

Livestock AHCLSK207A Load and unload livestock

Quad bikes AHCMOM212A Operate quad bikesHorses AHCLSK210A Handle young horses Livestock AHCLSK211A Provide feed for livestockHorses AHCLSK212A Ride horses to carry out stock

work

Core units are those that we have to deliver to meet the requirements of the Board of Studies

Elective units are those that we have chosen for you.

We have chosen these electives to give you a range of skills that will help you to apply for jobs as a Jackaroo / Jillaroo or in any other area associated with Primary Industries.

On completion you can apply for credit into other courses with the same or similar units in Agriculture, Performance Horse, Horse Breeding or Racing.

ABOUT THE UNITS

Thank you for your attentionI hope that some of your students will join us next year at Richmond College and meet our great teachers and

wonderful animals

CONCLUSION