Who we arePORSE Education and Training (NZ) Ltd is an NZQA approved and accredited Private Training Establishment, partnering with PORSE Equine Education and Learning and reputable Equine Business facilities to offer nationally recognised unit standards that pathway towards a qualification in Introductory Stable Skills (Level 2) and beyond.

Why choose PEEL?• PEEL believes that if people connect with horses through

building nurturing relationships based on trust and respect, we support our own abilities to become emotionally strong and improve our own and others sense of wellbeing.

• Through this belief we have connected with and established trusting and respectful business relationships, with reputable equine business partners enabling learners to complete their practical requirements in a real work situation.

• We integrate all theory, practice and assessment into one resource (Learning Guides).

• The educational materials are easy to use, attractive and fun.

• All learning and assessment resources are updated every year so they are current with the latest equine theories, the changing industry and NZQA’s national requirements.

What we offer• Opportunities to complete the practical assessment

requirements in purpose built equine facilities.

• Programmes to suit individual school requests - one or more unit standards to meet learners’ needs and interests.

• User-friendly learning guides based on sound equine theories and the latest ground breaking research.

• Assessment and moderation of student work with ongoing support.

• Unit Standards that align with the New Zealand Governments ‘Vocational Pathways’ Primary Industries Sector-Related unit standards.

• Access to a reputable equine coach who will support you during your course of study, through the use of additional support options.

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There is one Learning Guide (workbook) for each unit standard. Each Learning Guide contains the required study information (readings, resources, references, resource links and assessments activities) in the one document.

National Certificate in Equine (Level 4)NQF Ref 0216

National Certificate in Equine Stable Procedures (Level 3) NQF Ref 0654

National Certificate in Equine Introductory Stable Skills (Level 2)

NQF Ref 0215

National Certificate in Equine Breeding (Level 3)

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National Certificate in Equine Breeding (Level 4)

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Learning Pathway

Unit Standards currently available

Unit Level Credits Title

23645 2 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of horses

25003 3 4 Identify horses’ anatomy and conformation

1651 3 8 Recognise signs of good health, ill health, common ailments, and lameness in horses

1624 3 6 Care for a horse’s paddock, and horses in a paddock

6622 3 4 Analyse horse feed and stable horses

PEELPORSE Equine Education and Learning

PEELPORSE Equine Education and Learning

www.PORSE-equine.co.nzenquiry.equine@porse.co.nz

AssessmentPEEL ensures quality of assessment by marking all completed assessments, and by being involved with both internal and external moderation with the Primary Industry Training Organisation.

Practical AssessmentAll practical requirements must be completed in an equine facility. All practicals must be assessed by an approved equine partner.

Further InformationStudents should contact the STAR/Gateway Co-ordinator or Careers Advisor at their school.

Schools can request more information on the programmes offered by contacting the PORSE STAR/Gateway Co-ordinator.

star-gateway@porse.co.nz 0800 626 643 www.porse-equine.co.nz

How to ApplyFor an application form to enrol, visit - www.porse-equine.co.nz or call Freephone 0800 626 643 to talk to our Training Administrator, about the equine courses we offer.

Equine Education STAR or Gateway Programmes

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