Horse Breeding Assistant

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Areas Of Interest:   Animals - Farm, Domestic & Wildlife
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Horse Breeding
Certificate Description:  As a Horse Breeding Assistant you will be required to assist in the selection and breeding of animals according to their genealogy, characteristics, and offspring. You may require knowledge of artificial insemination techniques and equipment use.
Code:  RGR30619
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Nature & Recreation

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Work effectively in horse breeding sector
Handle horses safely
Assist with oestrus detection in mares
Carry out natural mare mating procedures
Assist with artificial insemination of mares
Handle young horses
Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
Raise young horses
Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
Transport horses
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines