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Diploma of Equine Management
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ACM50421
Your expertise in managing equine operations, staff, and horse welfare is a significant professional asset. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest to be notified when we can begin guiding you through the assessment process.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a management capacity in a small to medium sized equine establishment or who function as part of a management team in a larger equine establishment. Individuals in these roles have a high degree of autonomy and manage staff, horses and operations in a range of equine workplaces which may include performance horse or sport establishments, agistment centres, and coaching/riding centres or similar. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ACM50421
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
14 (8 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must: have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horsesACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplacesOR have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Stable Manager | Overseeing the daily operations, staff management, and animal health within a commercial or performance stable environment. |
| Stud Farm Supervisor | Managing horse breeding programs, maintaining stud records, and supervising specialized breeding staff and activities. |
| Equine Establishment Manager | Directing the business strategy, financial planning, and operational safety for large-scale horse facilities or agistment centres. |
| Horse Trainer | Developing and implementing training programs for performance horses while managing the associated facility operations. |
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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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Our approach:
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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
- ✓Current resume and detailed position descriptions
- ✓Records of employment in management roles within equine establishments
- ✓References or testimonials from stud owners or facility directors
Equine Health & Welfare
- ✓Horse health management records and veterinary schedules
- ✓Nutrition and feeding plans tailored to specific horse requirements
- ✓Animal welfare monitoring logs and biosecurity protocols
Business & Financial Operations
- ✓Redacted budgets, financial plans, or profit and loss statements
- ✓Business insurance documentation and facility maintenance schedules
- ✓Strategic operational plans for horse establishments
Workplace Safety & Biosecurity
- ✓WHS risk assessments and site safety policies
- ✓Equine biosecurity and infection control management plans
- ✓Incident response plans and emergency coordination records
Team Leadership
- ✓Staff rosters and evidence of team performance management
- ✓Records of staff induction, recruitment, or training coordination
- ✓Documentation of effective workplace relationship management
Certifications & Prior Training
- ✓Current First Aid certificate
- ✓Previous animal care or equine-related qualifications
- ✓Records of industry-specific professional development and 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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