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- Equestrian Courses -

Certificate I / Certificate II / Certificate III / Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation

The Equestrian Courses at AUSINTEC teach students about riding and horse management, as well as working in a professional environment. Students each have a horse to care for and are taught how to care for it on a daily basis.

 

Types of Equestrian Coaching Courses (Course descriptions are listed below)

      Certificate I in Sport and Recreation

        Certificate II in Sport and Recreation

        Certificate III in Sport and Recreation

        Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation

 

- Certificate I in Sport and Recreation -

 

Content
   Certificate I in Sport and Recreation with equestrian electives introduces students to the equestrian industry. the horticulture, administration, hospitality and retail units also introduce students to different areas of working in the equestrian environment.
 
The Core units are - prepare for work in business, complete daily work activities, apply basic communication skills, plan skills development, follow environmental work practice, operate a personal computer, operate a word processing application, provide first aid, create client relationships, develop knowledge of the sport and recreation industry.
 
Any one of the following specialisations may be included in this course and may include - handle horses safely, care for horses and demonstrate basic horse-riding skills.
 
Duration
   24 weeks (2 terms) including 2 weeks holiday
 
Course Start
   Each term - January, April, July or September/October
 
Pre-requisites
   English language
      - IELTS 3.5 (or equivalent)
 
   Educational Qualifications
      - Grade 9 (or equivalent)
 
   Equestrian Experience
      - No previous equestrian experience is required for this course
 
Other providers
   No other providers are used in the delivery of this course
 
Further study
   Arrangements with other providers for recognition of this course and completed components of this
   course are currently being negotiated. Details will be confirmed prior to course enrolment.
 

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- Certificate II in Sport and Recreation -

 

Content
   Certificate II in Sport and Recreation with equestrian electives prepares students for working within the sport of riding or the business of a recreational riding school. The horticulture, general administration, hospitality, and retail units provide further knowledge of working within an equestrian centre environment.
 
The Core units are - work effectively in a business environment, organise and complete daily work activities, communicate in the workplace, work effectively with others, implement improved work practices, participate in environmental work practices, operate computing packages, provide first aid, deal with client feedback, develop knowledge of the sport and recreation industry, follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
 
Any one of the following specialisations may be included - amenity horticulture, general administration, hospitality or retail.
 
Electives are required and may include the following - ride horses and care for equipment, load and unload animals, carry out regular horse observation.
 
 
Duration
   36 weeks (3 terms) including 3 weeks holiday
 
Course Start
   Each term - January, April, July or September/October
 
Pre-requisites
   English language
      - IELTS 3.5 (or equivalent)
 
   Educational Qualifications
      - Grade 9 (or equivalent)
 
   Equestrian Experience
      - Students should be able to walk, trot and canter before they enrol in this course
 
Other providers
   No other providers are used in the delivery of this course
 
Further study
   Arrangements with other providers for recognition of this course and completed components of this
   course are currently being negotiated. Details will be confirmed prior to course enrolment.
 

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- Certificate III in Sport and Recreation -

 

Content
   Certificate III in Sport and Recreation with equestrian electives gives students further knowledge of working within the sport of riding or the business of a recreational riding school.
The equestrian riding units prepare students for competitions in dressage, showjumping and eventing, as well as show horse, while the horticulture, hospitality, general administration, retail as well as sakes and marketing units prepare students for working within an equestrian centre.
 
The Core units for this course are exercise initiative in a business environment, organise personal work priorities and development, contribute to personal skill development and learning, organise workplace information, support innovation and change, maintain environmental procedure, contribute to effective workplace relationships, design organisational documents using computing packages, use analyse participation pattern in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry, undertake risk analysis of activities.
 
Any one of the following specialisations may be included - amenity horticulture, general administration, hospitality, retail or sales and marketing.
 
Electives are required for this course and may included - supervise horse handing, provide daily care for horses and demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills using poles and grids.
 
Duration
   48 weeks (4 terms) including 4 weeks holiday
 
Course Start
   Each term - January, April, July or September/October
 
Pre-requisites
   English language
      - IELTS 3.5 (or equivalent)
 
   Educational Qualifications
      - Grade 9 (or equivalent)
 
   Equestrian Experience
      - Students should be able to walk, trot, canter and jump up to 50cm before they enrol in this 
        course
 
Other providers
   No other providers are used in the delivery of this course
 
Further study
   Arrangements with other providers for recognition of this course and completed components of this
   course are currently being negotiated. Details will be confirmed prior to course enrolment.
 

- Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation -

 

Content
   Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation with equestrian electives gives students the knowledge to take more responsibility while working within the sport of riding or the business of a recreational riding school.
 
The Core units for this course are - develop work priorities, establish business networks, develop teams and individuals, analyse and present workplace information, promote innovation and change, implement and monitor environmental policies, lead work teams, address client needs, coordinate client service activities, analyse participation patterns in specific markets of the leisure and recreation industry, promote compliance with laws and legal principals, conduct projects, implement and monitor the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety polices procedures and programs, undertake risk analysis of activities, assist with analysis and use of emerging technology.
 
Any one of the following specialisations may be included - amenity horticulture, events and facilities, general administration, retail or sales and marketing.
 
Electives for this course are required and may include - demonstrate basic dressage showjumping and cross country riding, apply first aid for horses and apply first aid for horses.
The equestrian riding units prepare students for competitions in dressage, showjumping and eventing, as well as sales and marketing units prepare students for working within an equestrian centre.
 
Duration
   64 weeks (5 terms) including 5 weeks holiday
 
Course Start
   Each term - January, April, July or September/October
 
Pre-requisites
   English language
      - IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent)
 
   Educational Qualifications
      - Grade 11 (or equivalent)
 
   Equestrian Experience
      - Students should be able to walk, trot, canter and jump up to 50cm before they enrol in this 
        course
 
Other providers
   No other providers are used in the delivery of this course
 
Further study
   Arrangements with other providers for recognition of this course and completed components of this
   course are currently being negotiated. Details will be confirmed prior to course enrolment.
 

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