Primary industries
Accreditation period
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029
Course documentation
22647VIC Certificate III in Equine Studies(opens in a new window)Word 2.24 MB22647VIC Certificate III in Equine Studies(opens in a new window)PDF 870.56 KBCourse purpose
The Certificate III in Equine Studies is a vocational qualification that provides the skills and knowledge required for a range of roles in the equine industry such as a stablehand, stud worker, volunteer or equine industry participant and provides a pathway into further study in a range of general or specialist related qualifications in equine allied health, breeding, sport and racing.
Accreditation period
1 May 2024 to 30 April 2029
Course documentation
22650VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science(opens in a new window)Word 2.14 MB22650VIC Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science(opens in a new window)PDF 757.12 KBCourse purpose
This qualification provides the technical skills and knowledge for job roles in applied plant science within the horticulture industry. This course also provides a potential pathway into tertiary studies in horticulture or related fields. Job roles may include curator of gardens, lead horticulturalist, horticultural technical officer and horticultural research assistant.
Accreditation period
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
Course documentation
22673VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Slow Work(opens in a new window)Word 1.71 MB22673VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Slow Work(opens in a new window)PDF 529.38 KBCourse purpose
Successful completion of the course provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to follow trainer instructions and apply basic trackwork riding skills to safely handle and exercise thoroughbred horses for slow work. The course provides knowledge of employment conditions and trackwork riding practices, protocols and safety requirements to support the health and wellbeing of people and the welfare of thoroughbred horses.
Accreditation period
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
Course documentation
22674VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Fast Work(opens in a new window)Word 1.69 MB22674VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Fast Work(opens in a new window)PDF 529.38 KBCourse purpose
Successful completion of the course provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to follow trainer instructions and apply advanced trackwork riding skills to safely handle and exercise thoroughbred horses at various paces for slow and fast work. The course provides knowledge of employment conditions and trackwork riding practices, protocols, and safety requirements to support the health and wellbeing of people and the welfare of thoroughbred horses.
Accreditation period
1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029
Course documentation
22675VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Jump Outs(opens in a new window)Word 1.71 MB22675VIC Course in Trackwork Riding for Jump Outs(opens in a new window)PDF 529.38 KBCourse purpose
Successful completion of the course provides individuals with the skills and knowledge to follow trainer instructions and apply advanced track riding skills to safely handle and exercise thoroughbred horses at various paces, for slow and fast work and jump outs. The course provides knowledge of employment conditions and trackwork riding practices, protocols, and safety requirements to support the health and wellbeing of people and the welfare of thoroughbred horses.