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Certificate III in Horse Care
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ACM30821
You have spent years in the stables, developing a deep understanding of equine health, behaviour, and management. Your daily commitment to the welfare and performance of the horses in your care is a form of expertise that deserves to be formally recognised. RPL It Australia is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to be notified when the pathway is available.
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely in a range of skilled roles in industries involving horses, including stable hand, stud hand, groom, farm hand and rider. These workers may perform ridden and non-ridden horse exercise and prepare horses for events. Individuals in these roles perform a range of horse care tasks under broad direction which involve discretion and judgement in handling, housing, feeding, routine health care and exercising horses. They take responsibility for their own work, carry out assigned tasks, coordinate processes and tasks, work to schedules, solve problems and comply with animal welfare requirements. Workplaces may include agistment centres, horse yards, stables, event venues, breeding studs, riding centres, livestock sites, equine veterinary facilities and horse education facilities. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ACM30821
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
18 (9 core + 9 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Stablehand | Managing daily care, feeding, and facility maintenance in racing, agistment, or general stables. |
| Horse Groom | Preparing and caring for performance horses at high-level events, competitions, and shows. |
| Stud Hand | Supporting breeding programs, caring for mares and foals, and preparing horses for sales events. |
| Equine Farm Hand | Overseeing horse welfare and property maintenance on agistment or livestock sites. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A detailed CV or resume outlining years of experience in the equine industry
- ✓Position descriptions for stablehand, groom, or stud hand roles
- ✓Letters of reference from stable managers, stud owners, or trainers
Equine Health & Welfare
- ✓Horse health programs or daily medication and treatment logs
- ✓Feeding and nutrition schedules tailored to individual horse needs
- ✓Records of routine health checks, worming, and hoof care coordination
Handling & Safety
- ✓Videos or records demonstrating safe horse handling and loading/unloading
- ✓Workplace safety checklists and incident reports from equine environments
- ✓Biosecurity and infection control protocols followed in the stable
Event & Presentation
- ✓Photographic evidence of horses prepared for competition, sale, or show
- ✓Grooming and presentation logs for specific equine events
- ✓Documentation of horse transport and care at external venues
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current first aid certificates (human or equine specific)
- ✓Industry-specific safety induction records or biosecurity training
- ✓Previous transcripts or records of non-accredited equine workshops
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package.
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