Brisbane College of Australia
Certificate III in Horse Care
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely in a range of skilled roles in industries involving horses, including stable hand, stud hand, groom, farm hand and rider. These workers may perform ridden and non-ridden horse exercise and prepare horses for events.
Individuals in these roles perform a range of horse care tasks under broad direction which involve discretion and judgement in handling, housing, feeding, routine health care and exercising horses. They take responsibility for their own work, carry out assigned tasks, coordinate processes and tasks, work to schedules, solve problems and comply with animal welfare requirements. Workplaces may include agistment centres, horse yards, stables, event venues, breeding studs, riding centres, livestock sites, equine veterinary facilities and horse education facilities.
Delivery mode
Brisbane College of Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Placement
Complete mandatory hands-on training in a workplace setting.
- 160 Edward Street, Brisbane
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Horse Care will prepare you for the following roles.
Horse Trainer
A Horse Trainer gets horses ready for racing or competitions. You might exercise horses to develop their fitness or train them to follow behavioura...
Stable Hand
A Stable Hand cares for horses in facilities such as racing stables, breeding centres or farms. You’ll have to feed and groom horses and give them...
Track Rider
A Track Rider trains and exercises horses. You’ll perform a range of track work activities to get horses ready for racing or get them used to being...
About Brisbane College of Australia
Brisbane College has a passion for assisting Domestic and International students with their career progression so that learners can achieve their individual goals. Brisbane College strives to value each individual who studies at the college - respecting every student's unique background, culture, experiences and learning ability. We present a quality education program that reflects ethical business practices which is tailored to individual needs where possible; and create a positive and supportive learning environment.
