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National Certificate in Equine (Stable Management) with strands in
Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, and Breeding
Level
4-5
Credits
168-170
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31
December 2019.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Equine
Management (Level 5) with strands in Broodmare Manager, Yearling Manager, Stallion
Manager, and Racing Stable Foreman [Ref: 2380].
The last date for entry into programmes leading towards the replaced qualification is 31
December 2016, from which point no new enrolments will be accepted. After 31
December 2016 all new trainees will be enrolled in programmes leading to the
replacement qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Review
Version
1
2
Date
March 2010
October 2014
Last Date for Assessment
December 2019
December 2019
Standard Setting Body
Primary Industry Training Organisation
PO Box 10383
The Terrace
Wellington 6143
Telephone
Email
Website
04 801 9616
standards@primaryito.ac.nz
http://www.primaryito.ac.nz/
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National Certificate in Equine (Stable Management) with strands in
Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, and Breeding
Level
4-5
Credits
168-170
Purpose
This qualification is for people in sole charge or management positions as Stable Foreman
or Stable Manager within the racing or performance horse industry.
People that have gained this qualification will have the skills to care for and manage
stabled horses; formulate rations for horses; recognise good health, ill health, and the
structure and functions of horses’ body systems; and deal with emergency situations and
assist a veterinarian during an equine emergency. Qualification holders will also have
knowledge of the horse shoeing process and remedial showing; preparing and attending to
horses when transported by air; information and communication technology in the racing
industry; problem gambling and drug use; and the skeletal and muscular development of
the horse in relation to conformation.
Elective 1 allows people to select either, equine health or equine training skills; or
business, communications and sports practice skills, respectively, required to manage
their particular business activity.
The strands recognise the specialist management skills required in one of the sectors Harness Racing, Thoroughbred Racing, or Breeding. People will select the skills and
knowledge relevant to their workplace requirements and personal development.
For the Harness Racing and Thoroughbred Racing strands, these areas include equine
health, husbandry, industry, and training; plus specific standards relevant to harness or
thoroughbred racing.
The Breeding Strand recognises the breeding management skills such as teasing, mare
and foal care, care of a sick foal, management and education of horses from weaning to
yearling age, and preparation of yearlings for sale. The Breeding Strand electives allow
people to select standards for specialisation in areas of evaluation of a horse’s potential,
stallion management, artificial insemination, and horse training.
This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Equine (Level 4), strands Harness
Racing and Jockey [Ref: 0216]. On completion of the National Certificate in Equine
(Level 4), strands Harness Racing and Jockey [Ref: 0216] people may choose to further
their careers in stable management rather than as drivers or jockeys.
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This qualification also builds on the National Certificate in Equine (Stable Procedures)
(Level 3), strands Harness Racing Stable Assistant, Thoroughbred Racing Stable
Assistant, or Thoroughbred Racing Track Rider [Ref: 0654], and the National Certificate in
Equine (Breeding) (Level 4) [Ref: 1070]. The National Certificate in Equine (Breeding)
(Level 4) [Ref: 1070] builds on the skills in the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1542] which is designed for stud assistants working under supervision.
On completion of this qualification people can progress to a range of advanced generic
business or first line management qualifications depending on their area of interest and
career requirements.
Replacement Information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management)
(Level 4) [Ref: 0794]. The National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1542]
and the Breeding strand in this qualification replaced the former Breeding strand in the
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands in Sporthorse Stable Attendant,
Harness Racing Driver, Sporthorse Competitor, and Jockey [Ref: 0216].
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Core Compulsory
2
19
42
18
81
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification Total
Level with stand
Harness Racing Strand
Set A
Set B
0-4
5-13
36-44
8-10
0-4
57
168
4
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification Total
Level with stand
Thoroughbred Racing Strand
Set A
Set B
1-7
11-17
28-35
8-10
0-4
57
168
4
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0-5
0-6
0-7
0-19
0-22
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Level 3 credits
Level 4 credits
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification Total
Level with strand
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Breeding Strand
Compulsory Elective 1
4
17
6
21
42
6
170
5
Elective 2
0-3
0-8
0-11
11
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand
Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/index.html.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
 Core Compulsory standards
 Core Elective – A minimum of 30 credits as specified
One of the following strands is required
 Harness Racing Strand
 Thoroughbred Racing Strand
 Breeding Strand
Detailed Requirements
Core Compulsory
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Care
ID
Title
Level
Credit
1659
Manage stabled horses
5
12
1661
Formulate rations for horses
5
6
6578
Care for stabled horses
4
8
6613
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the horse's
foot, the horse shoeing process and remedial shoeing
3
4
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
6619
Assess a horse for purchase for a specific activity
4
4
14590
Demonstrate knowledge of preparing and attending to
horses when transported by air
2
2
Level
Credit
Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common
ailments, and lameness in horses
Evaluate horses' conformation and action
3
8
4
6
Deal with an emergency situation, assist veterinarian,
and provide ongoing care for a horse
Identify the structure and function of horses' body
systems and associated problems
4
8
4
10
Level
Credit
3
5
3
2
Level
Credit
4
6
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
1651
1652
1654
1655
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
ID
Title
23972
25444
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of ICT in the racing
industry
Describe the rules and effects of problem gambling and
drug use in the racing industry
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
6624
Demonstrate knowledge of skeletal and muscular
development of the horse in relation to conformation
Core Elective
A minimum of 30 credits
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Agriculture > Agribusiness Management
ID
Title
Level
21395
Describe employment requirements, and employment
termination procedures for an agribusiness
4
Business > Business Administration > Business Administration Services
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4
Credit
327
Document business transactions
2
4
328
Identify the requirements for a financial record system
3
3
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Business > Business Environment > Business Culture and Environment
ID
Title
Level
20078
Describe taxation, financial, and insurance
responsibilities for small business owner-operators
3
Credit
4
Business > Business Operations and Development > People Development and
Coordination
ID
Title
Level
Credit
23394
Plan for and carry out staff selection
5
Business > Business Operations and Development > Systems and Resources
Management
ID
Title
Level
4
Credit
1988
Supervise workplace operations
4
6
15189
Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace
4
4
Humanities > Communication Skills > Interpersonal Communications
ID
Title
Level
9707
21335
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace communications
requirements
Lead a group/team to achieve an objective(s)
Humanities > Sports Education > Sports Practice
ID
Title
17625
Participate in interviews as a sportsperson with media
Credit
1
5
4
5
Level
Credit
2
2
Level
Credit
5
8
Harness Racing Strand
A minimum of 57 credits
From the following sets
 Set A
 Set B
Set A
A minimum of 1 standard
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
1653
Recognise lameness in horses, consult, and take action
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
1663
Prepare a horse for a specific event
Level
Credit
5
10
Level
Credit
4
4
Level
Credit
4
6
Level
Credit
5
4
3
5
4
6
Level
Credit
2
4
4
8
Set B
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
6615
Recognise, manage, and treat problems of
performance in horses in consultation with a
veterinarian
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Husbandry
ID
Title
24303
Demonstrate knowledge of standardbreds and their
breeding, and evaluate a standardbred's potential
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
ID
Title
1633
20523
23970
Nominate horse for race, and attend to horse and
owner at the races
Attend to horses at the races, and handle during
swabbing
Demonstrate knowledge of the racing industry judicial
system
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
23974
23975
Perform safe working practices using alternative equine
training techniques and equipment
Design, implement, and monitor a horse's training
programme utilising alternative training techniques and
equipment
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Harness Racing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
1597
Remove and replace a shoe on a horse
4
6
1598
Select and fit gear for individual standardbred horses
4
5
1600
Represent and/or assist an owner at harness raceday
or trials
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Rules of
Harness Racing and Regulations and their application
Demonstrate knowledge of harness racing, and the
handicapping system
4
4
3
8
4
5
Level
Credit
5
8
Level
Credit
5
10
Level
Credit
4
4
Level
Credit
4
6
23971
24304
Thoroughbred Racing Strand
A minimum of 57 credits
From the following sets
 Set A
 Set B
Set A
A minimum of 1 standard
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
1653
Recognise lameness in horses, consult, and take action
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
1663
Prepare a horse for a specific event
Set B
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
6615
Recognise, manage, and treat problems of
performance in horses in consultation with a
veterinarian
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Husbandry
ID
Title
17706
Demonstrate knowledge of thoroughbreds and their
breeding, and evaluate a thoroughbred's potential
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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Industry
ID
Title
1633
20523
23970
Nominate horse for race, and attend to horse and
owner at the races
Attend to horses at the races, and handle during
swabbing
Demonstrate knowledge of the racing industry judicial
system
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
Level
Credit
5
4
3
5
4
6
Level
Credit
1626
Lunge a horse for training
3
4
23974
Perform safe working practices using alternative equine
training techniques and equipment
Design, implement, and monitor a horse's training
programme utilising alternative training techniques and
equipment
2
4
4
8
Level
Credit
4
6
23975
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Saddlery
ID
Title
1662
Select and fit gear on a horse for riding
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Thoroughbred Racing
ID
Title
Level
1631
17707
24891
Demonstrate knowledge of the thoroughbred racing
industry judicial system
Demonstrate knowledge of thoroughbred racing, and
the handicapping system
Demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand Rules of
Racing
Credit
2
3
4
5
3
8
Level
Credit
Breeding Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Breeding Strand Compulsory
 Breeding Strand Elective 1
 Breeding Strand Elective 2
Breeding Strand Compulsory
The following standards are required
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Husbandry
ID
Title
1635
Tease a mare
4
4
1637
Care for a mare and foal from birth to weaning
5
6
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ID
Title
Level
Credit
1639
4
5
4
8
1642
Care for a sick foal and demonstrate knowledge of
fostering and caring for an orphan foal
Manage and educate a young horse from weanling to
yearling age
Foal a mare and attend to post foaling activities
5
7
1646
Manage yearlings up to and at horse sales
5
8
1647
Prepare yearlings for sales and attend sales
3
4
Level
Credit
4
6
4
6
Level
Credit
5
8
Level
Credit
1641
Breeding Strand Elective 1
A minimum of 1 standard
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Husbandry
ID
Title
17706
24303
Demonstrate knowledge of thoroughbreds and their
breeding, and evaluate a thoroughbred's potential
Demonstrate knowledge of standardbreds and their
breeding, and evaluate a standardbred's potential
Breeding Strand Elective 2
A minimum of 11 credits
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Health
ID
Title
1653
Recognise lameness in horses, consult, and take action
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Husbandry
ID
Title
1634
Prepare a mare for serving and hold for service
3
3
1638
Manage a stallion
5
12
1643
Prepare an artificial vagina and inseminate a mare
5
8
1644
Manage stallion services
5
3
Level
Credit
4
8
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries > Equine > Equine Training
ID
Title
23975
Design, implement, and monitor a horse's training
programme utilising alternative training techniques and
equipment
Transition Arrangements
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Previous version of the qualification
Version 1
The Harness Racing and Thoroughbred Racing strands in this qualification replaced the
National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management) (Level 4) [Ref: 0794]. The
National Certificate in Equine (Breeding) (Level 3) [Ref: 1542] and the Breeding strand in
this qualification replaced the former Breeding strand in the National Certificate in Equine
(Level 4) with strands in Sporthorse Stable Attendant, Harness Racing Driver, Sporthorse
Competitor, and Jockey [Ref: 0216].
National Certificate in Equine (Racing Stable Management) (Level 4) [Ref 0794]
Differences between replaced and new qualifications
 The credit requirement increased from 140 to 170.
 An Elective was added.
 The replacement qualification was stranded to include Harness Racing and
Thoroughbred Racing strands.
 Standards 1651, 1652, 1654, 1655, 1659, 1661, 6578, and 6613 were included in the
Core Compulsory.
 Standards 6619, 6624, 14590, 23972 and 25444 were added to the Core Compulsory.
 Standards 327, 328, 1988, 9707, 15189, and 20078 were included in the Core Elective.
 Standards 17625, 21335, 21395 and 23394 were added to the Core Elective.
 Standards 1633 and 20523 were included in the Harness Racing Elective.
 Standards 1597, 1598, 1600, 1653, 1663, 6615, 23970, 23971, 23974, 23975, 24303,
and 24304 were added to the Harness Racing Elective.
 Standards 1626, 1631, 1633, 1662, 17706, 17707 and 20523 were included in the
Thoroughbred Racing Elective.
 Standards 1653, 1663, 6615, 23970, 23974, 23975, and 24891 were added to the
Thoroughbred Racing Elective.
 Standards 1296, 2780, 5941, 16611, 17497, and 18336 were not included.
Transition
People currently working towards Ref: 0794 may either complete its requirements by
31 December 2012, or transfer their results to this qualification. Programmes or courses
for leading to version 1 of 1541 may start upon registration.
The replaced qualification will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no
requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualification.
National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) - Breeding strand [Ref: 0216]
Changes to structure and content
 The former Breeding strand in the National Certificate in Equine (Level 4) with strands
in Sporthorse Stable Attendant, Harness Racing Driver, Sporthorse Competitor, and
Jockey [Ref: 0216] was replaced by the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1542] and the Breeding strand in this qualification.
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There are substantial differences between the new qualifications and reviewed
qualification. Primary Industry Training Organisation is not aware of any candidates who
intend to complete the former Breeding strand in the National Certificate in Equine [Ref:
0216]. However, any existing candidates have until 31 December 2012 to complete the
requirements of the replaced qualification.
The replaced strand will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement
for existing holders to complete the new qualification.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Primary Industry Training Organisation
and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the
New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
263
Agriculture, Forestry and
Fisheries > Equine
050108
Agriculture, Environmental and
Related Studies > Agriculture >
Equine Trades
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body
before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry
Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to
those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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