* Eligible for FREE trades training. As well as building on the foundation skills of Breeding, you'll learn to prepare and hold a mare for servicing and evaluate a horse's conformation and action. You'll also be able to confidently handle emergencies and assist in the birthing process.

The NZ Apprenticeship in Equine Breeding is the only programme of its kind in NZ and is tailored to meets industry needs. It combines comprehensive theory and practical work based training, to provide graduates with the skill and knowledge to secure jobs in the industry.

By completing this qualification, you will develop the skills and knowledge to contribute effectively and professionally in the equine breeding sector. Full details of the programme can be discussed with your local equine expert below.

You will learn the essential fundamentals of caring for horses, from day-to-day care routines to understanding horse behaviour. You’ll also learn how to become an effective team member when working in an equine facility.

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* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with tractors in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a tractor safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification. 

* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with motorcycles in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a motorcycle safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification. 

* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with quad bikes in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a quad bike safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification. 

* Eligible for FREE trades training. Suitable for those with little or no experience, working with light utility vehicles in the primary industries. Quickly set yourself up with the knowledge and skills required to operate a LUV safely and confidently with this bite sized qualification. 

You'll learn all the basics of delivering the high level of care needed to nurture paddocked horses. Everything from grooming and health to anatomy and behaviours. You'll also learn to prepare young foals for sales. 

* Eligible for FREE trades training. This programme will give you an in-depth understanding of the core elements and functions required to run a successful Primary Industry business. You'll acquire the skills to develop a strategic business plan and financial forecasts, understand environmental sustainability requirements , and develop a health, safety & wellbeing plan for a specific primary industry business. You will also gain an understanding of capital requirements, tax implications, and effective ways to hire, manage and retain staff. You then tie all this knowledge together with a final report, using what you’ve learnt to critique your business and drive it forward with confidence.

Visit www.primaryitodiploma.co.nz for more information.

This one-day interactive workshop will give you the skills needed to grow an effective, safe team that you can rely on. You’ll learn how to motivate, train and assess employees to ensure they perform to a consistently high standard.

Effective businesses are built on strong teams. With this course you'll learn the essential fundamentals of team leadership, from inspiring team performance to understanding leadership styles.

This course covers all of the essentials and more. It is the minimum requirement for high risk workplaces, and it meets the Department of Labour First Aid for Workplaces standard.

This 1-day course is a revalidation of your first aid skills, keeping your knowledge up to date and relevant.