| Qualification: | Certificate |
| Level: | 4 |
| Dates: | Start 14th July – Finish 28th November (20 weeks gross). Term finishes 19th September restarts on 6th October |
| Duration: | 20 Weeks (including 2 weeks term break) |
| Location: | |
| Credits: | 70 |
You will learn about the health, care, stabling, and preparation of horses for performance events. You will also learn about your role, and how to work with others in the performance horse industry.
The programme will give students the knowledge and skills to:
This programme is NOT eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
$4,200 (GST inclusive)
Veterinary Credit
One off payment of $375. Unused portions will be reimbursed
Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to be employed as a Sport horse Groom, to build on existing skills and knowledge of equine behaviour and care. This could also be used as a pathway to enter stud farms and stables.
Entry requirements
Please contact Telford for further information.
Language Requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international learners from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.
All applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:
Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.
Student's First Day Requirements:
Please bring your Driver's Licence. Stationery requirements: Clipboard, calculator, ruler, scissors, lever arch folders – x 2, A4 Refill Pads – at least 2, Dividers – at least 2 sets.
Pens/pencils/highlighters Please note: Many students find it easier to work on a laptop, but this is not essential. General Clothing Requirements Named = Waterproof coat and leggings.
Suitable working trousers, Work shirts, Work jerseys, 6 pairs working socks, Gumboots, Steel capped boots, Woolly hat and gloves, Sun hat, 2 pairs overalls (blue/cotton).
To satisfactorily complete the NZ Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) and be awarded the qualification the student must successfully achieve:
A minimum of 70 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4).
The student will normally be expected to complete the NZ Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Groom) (Level 4) full-time over half a year or part time over a year.
The NZ Certificate in Equine Skills (Sporthorse Stable Assistant) qualification can lead to: