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Advanced Stablehand - Racing (Certificate III)   


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Provides the skills and knowledge to work as a stable hand. The student learns about horse handling and safety, care of horses and the operations of a thoroughbred or harness racing stable. The course also includes 6 hours per week of work experience placement.


Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 1 year full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Armadale
College(s): Swan TAFE
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$10,000 per year
Commencement/Intake Availability: February only
Other Study Costs (paid to College upon start): There is a material fee of A$300 per semester

Download our Subject handbook (PDF) of all Animal Studies courses.


Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
  • Certificate III in Companion Animal Services
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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into this course requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English, Maths & Science.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


What You'll Learn in This Course

An advanced stable hand (sometimes referred to as stable foreman) is a person who is in charge of daily operations in a thoroughbred or harness racing stable. In a harness racing stable the stablehand cares for standardbred horses. The advanced stable hand works to the delegated instructions of a trainer who has overall responsibility for the enterprise. An advanced stablehand directs and co-ordinates one or more stablehands when operating as a foreman in the stable environment.


Work Experience, Activities & Events

The course also includes 6 hours per week of work experience placement.


Career Outcomes

Successful completion of this qualification provides graduates with the opportunity to become an Advanced Stablehand.


Further Study & University Options

Students can continue on to study the Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.


Additional Program Costs (paid directly to the College)

There is a material fee of A$300 per semester paid to the College.


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:


Student Profile

hong_chongStudent: Hong Chong Wong - Hong Kong

Course: Certificate II in Equine Management

Where: Swan TAFE - Armadale

"It is fantastic for me to study the course in Equine Management at TAFE. I'm quite enjoying studying there. Especially, as I've learnt more about horses. When I first studied this course it was hard for me to understand, but all the lecturers and classmates they are very kind to me and keen to help me, so I feel better."

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