361112 HORSE TRAINER

Occupation Overview:

Horse Trainer belongs to the occupation unit group of 3611 ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND TRAINERS and is a Skill Level 3 occupation in Australia. In other words, a horse trainer must have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Key Tasks:

Prepares horses for riding, breeding, racing, work, show or competitions. Registration or licensing may be required.

Specialisation:

Horse Breaker

Skills Assessment Authority:

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) is the skills assessment service for people with trade skills gained overseas or in Australia for the purpose of migration.

UNIT GROUP 3611 ANIMAL ATTENDANTS AND TRAINERS

The occupations Dog Trainer or Handler, Horse Trainer and Zookeeper in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

The occupations Pet Groomer, Kennel Hand and Animal Attendants and Trainers nec in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In New Zealand:NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

teaching animals to obey verbal and non-verbal commands and addressing behavioural problems
training animals to accept riders and pull vehicles
training animals to perform in competitions
bathing, cutting, combing, blow-drying and styling pets’ coats, clipping their nails and cleaning their ears
inspecting, preparing, cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining comfortable animal cages and enclosures
transporting food, filling water troughs and feeding animals according to their individual needs
maintaining animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious conditions to Veterinarians
exercising and playing with animals, answering visitor questions, and transferring animals between enclosures by leading or carrying them
dusting and spraying insecticides on animals and immersing them in insecticide baths, to control insect pests

Occupations:

361111 Dog Trainer or Handler
361112 Horse Trainer
361113 Pet Groomer
361114 Zookeeper
361115 Kennel Hand
361199 Animal Attendants and Trainers nec

Australian Visa Options for 361112 HORSE TRAINER

This occupation has access to the following Australian immigration programs:

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361112 HORSE TRAINER