Turn your passion for horses into an exciting and rewarding career in the equine sector, with the Equine Care & Management certificate program. Through this program, you will learn foundational knowledge and skills of equine behavior and handling, management of horses and horse herds, how to respond when first aid is required and how to communicate effectively within the equine industry.

Students preparing for the increasing job opportunities in occupations relating to the raising, breeding, and management of horses and directly related businesses should consider this curriculum. Some of the specific jobs available to equine students include stable manager, groomer, a salesperson in a tack store, and public relations specialist.

The Manure Management Planner (MMP) course provides agrologists with the knowledge they need to prepare plans to apply manure as a fertilizer in an environmentally stable manner. In Manitoba, the application of livestock manure to land must be as a fertilizer for crop production. Many livestock operations must submit an annual Manure Management Plan (MMP) to Manitoba Conservation and Climate. Livestock producers can prepare a Manure Management Plan themselves or with the assistance of a qualified Manure Management Planner. Manure Management Planners that prepare plans required by the government of Manitoba must have successfully completed the Manure Management Planner Course and be members in good standing of the Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists (MIA)) or Certified Crop Advisors. Assiniboine offers an approved training course for Manure Management Planners that was developed in partnership with the Province of Manitoba and the Agrologists Manitoba. It consists of a home study manual, an online seminar, a manure management planning assignment, and a 100 question, closed-book, multiple-choice exam completed online.

If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, or already own a pet sitting/doggy day care/dog walking business, then this qualification is perfect for you!

Discover the fascinating world of sustainable beekeeping and how to become a beekeeper in UCOL's New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture. Learn how to start beekeeping by acquiring the skills and knowledge to work safely and productively in a beekeeping environment and contribute to this sustainable primary industry.

The Equine Studies Program prepares students for entrance into the equine workforce, focusing on the thoroughbred racing, breeding, and sales industry. A core curriculum provides students with a foundation of knowledge applicable to any career in the equine workforce. Students will learn the basics of horse care, anatomy and physiology, bloodstock, lameness, health and nutrition, and equine business principles.

The Higher National Certificate in Animal Management provides a good foundation for those students who have a real passion for working with animals and aims to prepare participants for employment at supervisory level jobs within the industry.

This course is designed to give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a huge variety of jobs in animal care and related industries or higher-level study at university.

The Professional Development Certificate in Equine Science will provide students with the instruction and practical experience in management, nutrition, physiology, and care of horses.

The Animals and Society certificate builds on a rapidly growing interdisciplinary field devoted to the critical examination and evaluation of the relationships between humans and nonhuman animals, whether historical or contemporary, factual, fictional, or symbolic, beneficial or detrimental.

The City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate study program provides a detailed introduction to animal care and husbandry, combining practical based training with sound theoretical knowledge.

Choosing a course in Animal Care, Equine & Land Based industries opens up hundreds of career opportunities for you. Whether your dream job is working in a veterinary practice or as a Park Ranger, discover more opportunities with Kirklees College.

A total of 180 credits are required to achieve a full award. Examples include: Understand and promote animal health Manage animal accommodation Understand animal anatomy and physiology Plan and monitor animal feeding

Do you want to share your love of animals with others, bringing the unique benefits of human-animal interaction into the lives of those that need it most? Do you want an education that spans the breadth of animal-assisted therapy, education, and activities (AAT/E/A)?

Our 6-week course introduces you to the ancient art of beekeeping. It’s suitable for those looking to set up as a beekeeper. These gardeners are keen to contribute to the survival of our honey bees and those interested in honey bees and their contribution to the natural world.