New Zealand Certificate in Equine (Therapeutic Riding - Assistant Coach)

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Agriculture

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

It is strongly recommended that trainees complete the New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills [Ref: 2375] prior to entering this qualification.

Demonstration of competency must comply with the policy and procedures in the NZRDA Resource Manual - Policies, Procedures and Standards for Groups, and NZRDA Health and Safety Manual (including the Code of Safe Practice).

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the community with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist the delivery of therapeutic riding programmes designed to complement conventional therapies and special needs education for individual riders with disabilities.

Graduates will benefit by having recognition of their therapeutic coaching skills to assist delivery of safe and effective programmes in local communities throughout New Zealand.

Graduates will be able to operate as skilled assistant coaches who can offer a variety of services to their riders such as education for riders with special needs, sport and recreation, and therapy and rehabilitation.