The Diploma of Equine Stud Management will cover three main areas:
- Practical Horse Management
- Business Management
- Pasture/Farm/Property/Infrastructure Management.
Students will be required to undertake two blocks of practical placement on a commercial thoroughbred stud during the breeding and yearling preparation/weaning seasons.
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: 21637VIC
- CRICOS Code: 056744G
Campus: Epping
Duration
Full-time: 2 years
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Successful completion of the Diploma of Equine Stud Management may lead to study at a Bachelor degree level.
Study Pathways at NMIT
- Bachelor of Equine Studies
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may gain entry into a wide range of occupations available within the horse breeding industry and with any associated equine enterprises such as licensing bodies, equine dentists, transport, media, publishing and bloodstock.
Entrance Requirements
Basic literacy and numeracy skills. Students must complete the unit RGRH207A Handle Horses Safely before beginning this course. The unit will be run for those students who have not completed it prior to the start of the diploma.
Materials
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods for this course include: Assignments, Practical tasks, Written and oral tests, Written activities.
Materials
Local Students:
Stationery, work clothes and work boots.
International Students:
Fees
Local Fees:
Eligible for govt subsidy: max $2,000 | Ineligible for govt subsidy: max $10,000
International Fees:
A$10700 p.a.
Australian Government subsidised place:
You could be eligible for an Australian Government subsidised place if you meet the specific requirements, for more information about fees click here.
VET FEE-HELP helps you pay your VET tuition fees:
You could be eligible to access a VET FEE-HELP loan to pay your VET tuition fees for a number of NMIT Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas.
More Information
How to Apply
Local Students
Full-time (2011):
To start this course in 2011 apply directly to NMIT.
International Students
Click to download an
Application for Enrolment Form
Units of Study
The Units of Study listed below have been approved for VET FEE-HELP. You may be required to undertake additional Units of Study in order to obtain the qualification. You will need to determine your particular combination of Units of Study with the department.
| Code | Subject | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RTC5701A | Establish and maintain the enterprise occupational health and safety program | 180 |
| RTE5014A | Manage agricultural crop production | 120 |
| RTE5101A | Develop and implement a breeding strategy | 160 |
| RTE5103A | Manage livestock production | 180 |
| RTE5516A | Develop a whole farm plan | 120 |
| VBP142 | Develop and implement plans for horse nutrition | 100 |
| VBP143 | Manage care of stud stock | 210 |
| VBP144 | Develop, implement and monitor health strategies for stud work | 150 |
| VBP146 | Develop and monitor business operations | 80 |
| VBP161 | Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock | 80 |
