Study horse care online at diploma level, gaining ICOES and CPD-accredited skills to work in equine facilities, stables, and stud farms.
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Courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC).
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Tutors are industry experts passionate about student success.
Study 100% online whenever suits you, with 18 months access to course materials and no exams.
Upon enrolment, instant access to the Career Centre including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and a five-step job success process.
Receive a virtual Student ID Card upon enrolment, providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.
Get access to over 50 titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.
Verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass upon completion to share on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Optional upgrade including expert career coaching, a personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven strategies for career and job success.
No exams, ever, assessment is entirely practical and knowledge-based without formal examinations.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
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There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It is designed to be accessible to people new to the equine industry as well as those already working with horses. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites before enrolling.
A weekly payment plan option may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options before you enrol.
Students have 18 months access to course materials. The course is estimated at approximately 400 study hours in total. Because it is self-paced, students can work through the material at a speed that suits their schedule.
The course is delivered 100% online and studied at your own pace. There are no exams; all assessment is practical and knowledge-based. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours.
This course does not include a formal work placement component. Students looking to gain hands-on experience alongside their study may wish to seek voluntary or paid work at a local equine facility. Submit an enquiry if you have questions about applying your skills in practice.
This diploma is accredited by ICOES and endorsed by the CPD Standards Office, and The Career Academy NZ is a member of the International Approval and Recognition Council (IARC). These endorsements confirm the course meets recognised standards for professional development and continuing education. It is not a government-accredited qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). On completion, students receive a credential that can be verified and shared with employers via SEEK Pass.
This diploma covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to work confidently in professional horse care settings. Students learn equine health monitoring, stable management, welfare principles, safety practices, and facility supervision. The course suits people entering the equine industry or those already working with horses who want to formalise their skills.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is studied entirely online and self-paced, with 18 months access to course materials. There are no exams; assessment is practical and knowledge-based throughout. Unlimited tutor support is available via phone and email during business hours, with tutors drawn from the equine industry.
On completion, students receive an ICOES-accredited and CPD-endorsed credential, verifiable via SEEK Pass. Enrolment also includes access to a CCH eBook library of over 50 titles and the Career Centre, which provides CV templates, a personalised CV review, and job preparation resources.
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