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Heavy horse care and handling - PROfarm course

Course details

Name:	Heavy horse care and handling
Description:	An introductory heavy horse care and handling course for first-time owners or those thinking of purchasing.
Cost:	After NSW Government subsidy, $280 GST-free.

Course aim:	To develop skills in basic heavy horse care and handling To identify the occupational health and safety (OHS) issues around horses To develop skills in the use of heavy horse handling equipment.
Learning outcomes:	Identify breeds and their characteristics Understand basic horse care and handling Identify hazards and OHS issues Handle heavy horses in harness with implements Prepare for showing
Length:	1 day
Course program/structure:	Breeds and their characteristics Occupational health and safety around horses Feeding requirements and costs Horse handling Heavy horse handling equipment Showing preparation
Resources and method of delivery:	Participants receive course notes. This course is delivered using indoor and outdoor instruction.
Accreditation:	This course is mapped to the national unit of competency, AHCLSK205A - Handle livestock using basic techniques.

Berry 12th Oct 2013

Location

Berry

When
12th Oct 2013 9:00am-4:30pm

Extra details for this date

or call Maryke Archbold-Hession on (02) 4640 6333 (ph) 0408 492 039 (mob)

Maryke Archbold-Hession
EMAI Camden
Phone: 02 4640 6484
Mobile: 0408 492 039
Email: maryke.archbold-hession@dpi.nsw.gov.au