State Code:  21677VIC

Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

The Certificate III in Farriery (Trade) delivers a comprehensive range of topics designed to provide the skills necessary for prospective employment in the horse industry as an accredited farrier. The course is designed to equip participants for accreditation as recognised farriers.

Career Opportunities

This apprenticeship is an accredited course which will equip students for employment in the farriery trade.

Course Duration

The Certificate III in Farriery (Trade) comprises 956 hours of off and on-the-job training spread over a four year period combined with workplace assessment.

Course Commencement Dates

February.

Entrance Requirements

There are no formal educational prerequisites for entry into this course, however, it is expected that prospective students have basic literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Year 9.

To qualify as an accredited farrier, the prospective student must meet the assessment criteria in all 20 modules in the Certificate III in Farriery (Trade) delivered in the course.

The student must also complete a first aid qualification such as the St John's Ambulance, Red Cross or Workplace Level 2 Certificate within the first year of their apprenticeship.

Application Procedure

Apply directly to the Agriculture and Animal Science Department.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications and/or prior experience in the farriery industry.

Pathways to Further Study

Graduates may go on to the Certificate III in Racing (Advanced Stablehand), Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred Trackrider) or the Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred Owner Trainer).

Course Outline

A. Farriery related occupational health, safety and welfare

B. Farrier related welding and metal skills

C. Personal and business affairs management

D. Farriery related horse handling skills

E. Tools and equipment - operation and maintenance

F. Horse shoe manufacture

G. Horse health

H./I./J./K. Horse shoeing procedures - basic, intermediate, advanced and specialised

Assessment Methods

Subjects which are essentially theoretical may be measured through oral questioning in class, written tests, assignments and personal research projects. Practical skills will be assessed by staff, and through industry assessments such as on the job assessment or workplace simulation.

Materials

Stationery, work clothes, safety boots and safety glasses.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.  On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate III in Farriery (Trade).

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.