(February 2005)
The aim of running this program is to provide students interested in horses with the opportunity to translate this interest and involvement into study which has multiple benefits including vocational preparation and enhanced tertiary entrance prospects.
It is recognized that many students enrolling for this course already poses significant knowledge and experience with horse management. This knowledge and experience will be formally assessed and recognized and the students will be presented with further learning experiences which will extend their knowledge beyond the scope of the course.
The riding program will be a consistent part of the course and will be directed towards maximizing individual development. This part of the course will be conducted on a fortnightly basis.
It is intended to make maximum use of visiting professionals such as veterinarians, horse trainers and farriers to assist in the learning process. Extensive use will also be made of excursions to other equestrian facilities and events. It is our intention to use the equestrian workplace as our classroom.
The VCE VET Equine Industry program is being offered to the cluster with Billanook College being the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) delivering the program on behalf of the individual schools.
Each home school is responsible for enrolling students with the Board of Studies and for entering student results on VASS according to VCE timelines. Billanook College as the RTO is responsible for all quality assurance requirements in relation to training delivery, assessment and certification.
The program will be delivered in the workplace at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre, 205 Victoria Rd, Wandin North. Contact Brian Hodgson on 9724 1150, 5964 4493 or 0419 397 650 for further information.
In order to obtain credit for the Certificate II in Equine Industry students must successfully complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4. It is not necessary to complete all four units to obtain credit towards the VCE. Students will gain credit for each unit completed in the same way as they would for any other VCE units.
The course is designated as a Group B VCE study.
Equivalent National
Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER)
A
Study Score is available in 2004. To be
eligible for a Study Score students must:
·
Achieve
all the units of competence designed as the Unit 3 – 4 sequence
·
Be
assessed in accordance with the tools and procedures specified in theEquine
Industry Assessment Guide to be published by the VCAA in 2003
·
undertake
an examination in the November examination period, based on the underpinning
knowledge and skills in the units of competence advised by the VCAA.
New enrollments will be accepted from students who will be in Years 10 or 11 in 2003.
It is expected that students will normally take two years to complete Units 1, 2, 3 and 4. Units 1 and 2 would be studied in the first year and units 3 and 4 would be studied in the second.
Students who have commenced Certificate II in Equine Industry with other RTO’s may arrange to transfer to this program.
The course is being conducted at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre between the hours of 12 noon and 5 pm each Wednesday. There will be four hours of instruction delivered each day. The course runs from the second week in Term 1 until the end of October.
Students may spend up to four hours per week on individual learning activities associated with the course. Some of these activities will be directly related to the care and exercise of the student’s own horse. Up to two hours per week can be spent on riding and competition preparation.
Recognition of current
competency and prior learning
The course listing includes a statement about ‘nominal hours’. These nominal hours define the time allocated for teaching, learning and assessment. Students without any background in the content of a module should expect to spend approximately 70% of the nominal hours specified for a module in structured learning situations, 10% on work experience and 20% on individual learning. Some students will be able to achieve competency in the learning outcomes in significantly less than the nominal time and will then move on to other tasks.
Some students may apply for recognition of current competency if they believe that they can provide evidence that they are already competent in an element of a unit of competency.
In Units 1 and 2 there are a total of 308 to 330 nominal hours. Year 10 and 11 students can expect to spend up to 250 hours in structured learning situations. In Units 3 and 4 there are a total of 180 nominal hours. Students in Year 12 can expect to spend up to 140 hours in structured learning situations at Glenbrae.
Mutual recognition
Evidence
of AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued to students by other
RTOs shall be sited and an entry recorded in the student’s file. All AQF Qualifications and Statements of
Attainment issued by any other RTO will be automatically recognized and no
application for RPL is required.
The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority has determined that work placement is an appropriate component of all VCE VET programs. This program requires all students to undertake a work placement of a minimum of 40 hours, as a number of the units of competency require delivery and assessment in the workplace. Some work experience activities will be integrated into the Wednesday program. Students will be expected to negotiate a full day per term of work placement at Glenbrae. This can take place on a weekend. They are also advised to seek an additional work placement at other centres.
Individual ownership of a horse is not a requirement but it will be an advantage for students to have their own horses. Riding and working with horses will be a key component of this implementation. Students will need to have their horse at Glenbrae every second week. School horses are available at a cost of $40 per term.
Assessment is based on a student’s response to specified assessment tasks. The assessment is competency based and determines whether the students can carry out the required task or not. As a rule, a student could be assessed whenever they deem themselves to be ready provided the required tasks have been performed. In some cases, significantly less time than that specified as the nominal time for a module may be needed.
Scored assessment tasks will be necessary in units 3 – 4 in order to provide a Study Score.
Fees
Students undertaking Units 1 & 2 will be asked to contribute to the cost of the program. Students at Billanook College will have a contribution of $50 added to their fees account, and no further contribution is payable. Students from the Yarra Valley VET cluster will be asked to pay an initial deposit of $50 with their Yarra Valley VET Cluster enrolment pack. A further $150 will be billed to them by Billanook College at the beginning of Term 2. Students undertaking Units 3 & 4 are not required to make a further contribution. For schools outside the Yarra Valley cluster charges will vary from school to school.
The Federal and State governments provide funding direct to schools to pay for VET programs, so the contribution required by families is kept to a minimum. Schools must put in submissions to gain this money, so it is vital that that the home school is the beginning point for enrolment procedures.
The initial deposit is non refundable for both Billanook and external students. As the balance of the deposit required by outside students is billed in May, students who wish to withdraw from the course must do so before the first day of Term 2 for no further fees to be due.
Costs
Enrollment fees as defined above
Text book $60
Horses $40 per term, if needed.
Excursions $20 per term
Photocopying $20
per term
First Aid Course $75
Administrative Arrangements at Billanook College
Billanook College has a structure which facilitates study of VET programs.
Students wishing to enroll must select Equine Industry from the VET block (Block 4) on the timetable.
Students in Year 10 or Year 11 can be enrolled in units 1 and 2.
Students in 12 can be enrolled in units 3 and 4 only.
Work experience in the horse industry can be undertaken as part of the Exit program.
The timetable will be organised so that the VET block occurs on each Wednesday. Transport to the venue is provided by the school on a fee for service basis.
Billanook College Information
All students must adhere to Billanook College regulations while on either the Billanook College site or at Glenbrae Equestrian Centre. External students will be issued with a copy of the relevant regulations, policies and procedures during orientation. These include
Discipline and
Welfare Policy
Outlines the rights,
responsibilities, expectations and consequences relevant to the Billanook
Community
Policy and Procedures
for Dealing with Complaints of Harassment
Outlines how Billanook
College provides staff and students with a working and learning environment
free from all forms of harassment, legally bound and strongly supported by the
tenets of the equal opportunity legislation,
as well as procedures for complaints.
Billanook College
Community Expectations
Outlines the expectations
for effective involvement in the college as well as caring for its environment,
the Code of Student Behaviour, health and safety.
Evacuation Procedures
for Use in Fire and Other Emergency
Outlines the Glenbrae
Evacuation Plan
Billanook College
student Grievance Policy for Students undertaking VET programs
Outlines the process for lodging
complaints and resolving problems.
Should any potential student be interested in these
procedures they are available through Warwick Slade on 97242 1121.
Welfare and guidance services are the responsibility of the home school but any emergency will be initially dealt with on site. Both sites have trained first aiders and Billanook College has a fully equipped medical centre staffed by a professional Division 1 nurse. Both the home school and parent will be informed of any emergencies as soon as possible.
Enrolments and Selection
Billanook College students will enroll through the normal processes at the college. Students who are not Billanook College students should enroll by contacting the VET Coordinator at their own school, who should arrange for the student to fill in the Yarra Valley VET Cluster Expression of Interest . Following this initial selection (if competition is strong, not all students are guaranteed a place) students will be asked to complete a Yarra Valley VET Cluster Enrolment Package through their school VET Co-ordinator and enclose a non-refundable deposit ( see fees).
Certain students have priority if there are not enough places. Billanook College students have first priority; students in the Yarra Valley VET Cluster ( Mooroolbark Heights SC, Pembroke SC, Lilydale HS, Lilydale Heights SC, Mt Evelyn Christian School, Mountain Districts Christian School, Mt Lilydale Mercy College) have next priority and others are on a first come first serve basis after that. It is important to apply as early as possible. Expressions of Interest are available (via your VET Coordinator) from early August.
Orientation
Students will be directly informed of orientation processes by Billanook College. At orientation, an Information Pack will be issued outlining rules and procedures and students will be given a short tour of the Billanook and Glenbrae premises. Maps will be issued for both sites.
Students with Special Needs
Discussions will take place between the home school and Billanook College to ascertain the best way of supporting students with special needs. Where possible, the method of completing assessment tasks will be modified to maximize access to learning and equity.
VCE VET Units 1 and 2
|
Code |
Unit of competency and elements |
Nominal hours |
|
Core |
||
|
VBM656 |
Work effectively in the equine industry· Obtain information about the equine industry · Manage time according to tasks required · Maintain personal health and fitness · Observe employment requirements · Plan own work · Accept responsibility for quality of own work · Contribute to a productive work environment · Identify equipment, gear and clothing used in the equine industry · Undertake an activity to workplace requirements |
80 |
|
VBM657 |
Identify and develop a career path in the equine industry· Identify scope of occupations and careers within equine industries · Set career plan and objectives · Identify suitable education and training to support the career plan · Demonstrate job seeking skills · Undertake suitable employment activities · Review and monitor career development |
20 |
|
VBM658 |
Communicate within the equine industry· Communicate within the workplace · Participate in workplace teams · Give and receive instructions · Communicate with other industry personnel · Estimate, calculate and record in the workplace |
20 |
|
RGRH101A |
Introduction to occupational health and safety procedures· Maintain standards of occupational health and safety in the workplace (includes completion of Level 1 First Aid course) · Contribute to arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety · Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and emergencies |
40 |
|
VBM660 |
Horse riding or driving skills I· Select horse and tack for riding or driving · Mount and ride or drive a horse · Control horse with consideration of the safety of others · Dismount and lead horse after riding or driving · Warm down and release horse after riding or driving |
40 |
|
VBM661 |
Handle horses safely in the equine industry· Identify and safely catch a horse · Assist with the transportation of horses · Identify and respond to behaviour in horses |
30 |
|
Electives (Select one of the following) |
||
|
VBM709 |
Assist in preparation of a horse for competition· Assist a professional competitor or trainer in the workplace · Assist in preparation prior to travel to a competition · Care for horses at the competition venue · Groom a horse to the requirements of competition · Collect correct equipment and assist the tacking up of a horse for a professional level competitor · Care for the horse after the competition |
40 |
|
RTC2209A |
Install, maintain and repair fencing· Prepare for fencing work · Carry out fence installation, repair and maintenance · Complete fencing work |
30 |
|
BSBCMN214A |
Create and use simple spreadsheets· Use safe practices · Create simple spreadsheets · Produce spreadsheets · Produce simple charts |
20 |
|
RTC2210A |
Maintain properties and structures· Prepare for basic routine maintenance · Carry out basic routine maintenance · Complete basic routine maintenance |
30 |
|
WRRCS2B |
Apply point of sale handling procedures· Operate point of sale equipment · Perform point of sale transactions · Complete sales · Wrap and pack goods |
21 |
|
WRRCA2B |
Apply retail office procedures· Process incoming and outgoing mail · Process bulk mail · Operate office equipment · File and retrieve documents · Establish contact with internal and external customers · Prepare simple correspondence |
18 |
Total |
308-330 |
|
RTC2210A is scheduled to be offered at Glenbrae. Other electives may be included by
negotiation.
VCE Units 3 and 4
|
Code |
Module title and learning outcomes |
Nominal hours |
|
Core |
||
|
VBM659 |
Monitor Horse Health· Identify and report signs of common illnesses and injuries of horses and carry out treatments as directed · Recognise dental disease and identify the requirements of routine dental treatment · Identify and report vital signs within a horse · Identify potential warning signs in an ill horse · Provide dietary additives in the case of common ailments as required · Identify stable and other routines which may minimize the occurrence and spread of common illness and injury · Assist horse professionals as required · Monitor health and welfare of horses |
30 |
|
VBM662 |
Care for horses in the equine industry· Perform stable maintenance duties · Identify the nutritional requirements of horses and their sources · Provide feed for horses · Water horses · Check paddocked horses · Select, catch and tie up a horse |
50 |
|
RTE2104A |
Carry out regular horse observations· Prepare to work with horses · Carry out horse checks · Deal with horse emergencies · Provide veterinary procedure support |
40 |
|
RGRH311A |
Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses· Apply basic anatomy and physiology to horses |
40 |
|
RGRH318A |
Determine nutritional requirements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds · Interpret the nutritional requirements of standardbreds or thoroughbreds · Assess the range of food, additives and supplements for standardbreds or thoroughbreds · Establish and monitor individual feeding regimes for standardbreds or thoroughbreds |
30 |
|
Electives |
||
|
VBM663 |
Horse riding or driving skills II – specific equine discipline· Demonstrate the presentation of a horse for competition in an equestrian sport · Explain the care of a horse at a sporting competition · Identify the layout and location of facilities at an equestrian sporting event · Describe the requirements of a range of equestrian sports and the sequence or schedule of events in a competition |
40 |
|
VBM664 |
Assist in the conduct of an event in the equine industry· Identify range of events that may occur within different sectors of the equine industry · Identify ways in which events may be promoted, advertised and financially supported · Assist in the conduct of events · Assist in the wind up of events |
40 |
|
VBM665 |
Care for mares and foals in the equine industry· Monitor health status of brood mares · Explain the foaling process, monitoring and reporting procedures · Care for new born foals · Provide ongoing care for foals, weanlings and yearlings |
40 |
|
VBM666 |
Provide advice on equine products and the selection and fitting of equine equipment, gear and clothing· Identify customer / client needs · Identify horse husbandry requirements · Advise on horse industry accessory equipment · Advise on equine industry sector requirements · Identify specialized nutrition and health requirements · Provide product advice |
20 |
|
VBM739 |
Identify horse breeding principles and assist in practices· Identify different breeding methods used in the equine industry · Identify the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems of the mare and stallion · Assist in the selection of horses suitable for breeding · Assist in the development of a breeding program suitable for a specific task · Identify suitable facilities for carrying out mating procedures · Assist in the preparation of the mare for service · Assist in the process of pregnancy testing · Assist in the preparation of a stallion for service · Clean work area and equipment after service |
40 |
VBM664 is scheduled to be offered at Glenbrae. Other electives may be included by negotiation.