Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Equine Breeding (Stud Groom) (Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
80
NZSCED
050105
Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies > Agriculture >
Animal Husbandry
Qualification developer
Primary ITO
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
October 2014
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the equine breeding
industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to
assist with all aspects of breeding, mating, and the early
education of young horses.
This qualification is targeted at people who have some general
experience handling horses and who wish to further develop their
skills in the breeding sector.
Graduates will benefit by having a qualification that provides
recognition of their skills both nationally and internationally, and a
pathway to further qualifications in the equine breeding industry.
The breeding industry will benefit from this qualification by having
qualified stud staff who are able to contribute effectively in the
workplace.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision
with responsibility for work outcomes.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Outcome Statement
Education pathway
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apply basic skills and knowledge to assist with hand mating
and foaling procedures
conduct routine handling procedures and provide routine
health and nutritional needs during the weaning process and
the early education of weaned foals
conduct routine day-to day care of yearlings during
preparation for on-site sale or auction
conduct routine day-to-day care of paddocked horses on the
stud
communicate effectively with team members.
This qualification builds on from the New Zealand Certificate in
Equine Skills (Level 2) [Ref: 2375].
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This qualification can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in
Equine Breeding (Senior Stud Groom) (Level 4) [Ref: 2371].
Employment pathway
Graduates of this qualification may be employed as stud grooms
in the thoroughbred, standardbred, or sporthorse industries.
With further work experience and study, graduates may gain
employment as senior stud grooms.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by the Primary ITO as the
qualification developer and the industry training organisation
arranging training leading to the qualification under section 5
of the Industry Training Act 1992.
This qualification may also be awarded by an education
organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education
Act 1989 to deliver an approved programme leading to this
qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification
will display the NZQF logo and may also include the name
and/or logo of the awarding education organisation.
Evidence requirements for managing
consistency
All education organisations offering programmes leading to
the qualification must engage with arrangements for
managing consistency, including covering actual and
reasonable related costs.
Each education organisation is responsible for deciding what
specific evidence it will provide to demonstrate how well its
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes of the
qualification.
Evidence of the following must be provided:
• Student feedback on course delivery and qualification
achievement, their perception of the value of the training,
and suggestions for improvements
• Feedback from employers on the level of skills, knowledge
and behaviour demonstrated by graduates of the
qualification
• Evidence of effective internal quality assurance systems
• Portfolios of work and/or assessment samples
demonstrating the range of student performance within a
programme
TEOs can also provide any other relevant evidence that
supports the consistency review.
Credit transfer and recognition of
prior learning arrangements
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Education organisations must have policies and procedures
in place for managing credit transfer, and assessing
recognition of prior learning and recognition of current
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competency. These policies and procedures, and
information about associated fees, must be available to the
candidate prior to enrolment.
To facilitate credit transfer, education organisations must
clearly demonstrate the equivalency or comparability
between each of the outcomes in the graduate profile, and
the assessment components of their programmes.
Minimum standard of achievement
and standards for grade
endorsements
The minimum standard of achievement required for award of
the qualification will be the achievement of all graduate
outcomes in the graduate profile through successful
completion of an NZQA approved programme.
Entry requirements (including
prerequisites to meet regulatory body
or legislative requirements)
There are no mandatory prerequisites for this qualification.
Qualification conditions
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme
structure
None.
Conditions for programme
context
None.
Other conditions
All outcomes require aspects of workplace health and safety which
should be considered as part of the assessment process.
The behaviours that contribute to compliance with workplace
procedures, and general observation, reporting and/or recording are
inherent in the performance of the qualification’s outcomes and must
be considered as part of the assessment process.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Conditions
Qualification outcomes
1
Apply basic skills and
knowledge to assist with hand
mating and foaling
procedures
Credits 25
Programmes must include the following topics:
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Mandatory
or Optional
Mandatory
Knowledge of teaser and stallion, and
mating behaviour
Knowledge of basic reproductive anatomy
and hormonal cycle
Handling procedures for mares during
teasing
Visual signs of a mare in heat
Mating procedures including artificial
insemination where used
Visual signs of a mare approaching foaling,
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and stages of foaling
Normal foaling procedures
Identification of problems associated with
foaling
Programmes may include the following topic:
-
2
Conduct routine handling
procedures and provide
routine health and nutritional
needs during the weaning
process and the early
education of weaned foals
Care of sick foals
Programmes must include the following topics:
-
Optional
Mandatory
Routine handling procedures
Routine health and nutritional requirements
of young horses
Signs of ill health, lameness, and injury
Credits 15
3
Conduct routine day-to day
care of yearlings during
preparation for on-site sale or
auction
Programmes must include the following topics:
Credits 25
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4
Conduct routine day-to-day
care of paddocked horses on
the stud
Credits 10
Day to day care of yearlings during
preparation (stabling, feeding, exercise,
grooming, handling)
Handling procedures during presentation of
yearling to clients
Personal presentation
Basic pedigrees
Basic anatomy, conformation, conformation
faults
Programmes must include the following topics:
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5
Communicate effectively with
team members
Credits 5
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Optional
Use of agricultural vehicles
Programmes must include the following topics:
-
Mandatory
Feeding paddocked horses
Providing supplementary feeding
Knowledge of seasonal pasture growth and
nutritional requirements of horses
Identification of feeding and nutritional
problems
Installation of temporary and repairs to
permanent electric and non electric fencing
Identification of poisonous plants and
methods of removal
Programmes may include the following topic:
-
Mandatory
Mandatory
Communication protocols
Listening and providing feedback
Role expectations
Response and referral
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Equine (Breeding)
(Level 3) [Ref: 1542].
Trainees currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced qualification may either complete the
requirements as specified below, or transfer their results to this replacement qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017. The
last date for award of the replaced qualification is 31 December 2019 at which time it will be designated
as discontinued.
It is the intention of Primary ITO that no existing trainee should be disadvantaged by these transition
arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Primary ITO.
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished In June 2016 to extend the last date for entry from 31
December 2016 to 31 December 2017.
Version 1 of this qualification was republished In February 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
managing consistency.
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