Course Description
Have you always wanted to work with horses? Turn your passion into a profession with the Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies.
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Units of Study
Unit 1 - Equine Psychology and Handling - This unit covers the different procedures used for the handling of horses.
Unit 2 - Equine Characteristics and Breeds - This unit covers the characteristic of horses and the various breeds.
Unit 3 - Equine Dentition and Ageing - This unit covers equine teeth and ageing
Unit 4 - Equine Conformation - This unit covers the evaluation of the conformation of horses.
Unit 5 - Equine Digestive System and Feeding - This unit covers the horse’s digestive system structure and function.
Unit 6 - Equine Vaccinations, Parasites and Disease - This unit covers equine vaccinations, parasites and common diseases.
Unit 7 - Equine Diet - This unit covers the different foodstuffs in each of the groups of feeds.
Unit 8 - Bedding and Mucking Out - This unit covers the management procedures necessary to fulfil the bedding requirements of horses.
Unit 9 - The Hoof - This unit covers the management and care of the hoof of the horse.
Unit 10 - Exercise and Conditioning - This unit covers the management procedures for conditioning horses.
Unit 11 - Tack - This unit covers the procedures used for managing the tack requirements of horses.
Unit 12 - Rugs, Boots and Bandages - This unit covers the use and purpose of protective equipment for horses
Unit 13 - Equine Health - This unit covers the procedures required to maintain a horses’ health.
Unit 14 - Equine Motivation - This unit covers the factors affecting equine behaviour.
Unit 15 - Equine Genetics - This unit covers the influence of genetics on equine behaviour.
Unit 16 - Equine Perception and Body Language - This unit covers how horses perceive and how they respond to various stimuli.
Unit 17 - Equine Reproduction - This unit covers the sexual and reproductive behaviour of the horse.
Unit 18 - Equine Behavioural Problems - This unit covers how and why behavioural problems occur and how they can be prevented.
Students Receive
Once course is complete
1 x Certificate In Advanced Equine Studies
1 x Course Transcript
ACIES
Advanced Certificate In Equine Studies
12 Months
Online
Anytime
Assessments - Exams
$1295
Access to a computer
12 Months
Must be working in a equine field
$2995