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ENROL INTO
ACM30821
Certificate III in Horse Care

animal studies courses

This is an official enrolment form into the ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care.

Please have a copy of your identification ready and ensure that all the information you enter in this form is true and correct.

This qualification is delivered by ACAC on behalf of the Halo Nation Training, RTO ID: 32485. HaloNT is the Principal RTO as documented through a written third party agreement. For more information refer to the FAQ.

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APPLICANT DETAILS

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CITIZENSHIP DETAILS

Australian Citizenship Status(Required)
Were you born in Australia?(Required)
Your citizenship(Required)
Your city and country of birth(Required)
Please upload a copy of your Birth Certificate or Australian Passport (if you are Australian) or your Visa and/or Passport (if not Australian).
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    Is ENGLISH your main home language?(Required)
    Do you use another language at home?(Required)
    Do you require assistance to speak ENGLISH?(Required)

    EDUCATION DETAILS

    Are you still attending high school?(Required)
    It is important to note, that with us, you cannot use any part of your course work to count towards your Certificate of Education.
    I am not using my enrolment in this course to cover any part of my Certificate of Education or school work.(Required)
    Please enter a number from 1900 to 2030.
    Since leaving school, have you COMPLETED any additional qualifications?(Required)
    Please select all that apply:
    Are you currently enrolled in any other educational program?(Required)

    REASON FOR ENROLLING INTO STUDY

    USI

    What is a USI?

    A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is your individual education number for life. It also gives you an online record of your VET training undertaken in Australia.

    How can I get a USI?

    You can get a USI very quickly and easily by visiting https://www.usi.gov.au/.

    I don't remember my USI.

    You can easily check if you have a USI and recover it by visiting https://www.usi.gov.au/.

    USI for international students.

    If you are an International student studying offshore you do not need a USI. Type "international" in the box above to continue to the next part of the form.

    MEDICAL CONDITIONS/DISABILITIES & SUPPORT

    Do you have a disability, medical condition, impairment or long-term condition?(Required)
    Please indicate if you have a disability, medical condition, impairment or long-term condition which includes learning dificulties and mental illness that may affect your ability to study.
    Please select:(Required)
    As you indicated the presence of a disability, impairment or long-term condition, please select the area(s) in the following list.
    Do you require assistance?(Required)
    Available Support

    Please read the following pages of the handbook.

    Student Assist: Getting Help - https://vetnursetraining.com.au/student-handbook/student-assist/

    Reasonable Adjustment - https://vetnursetraining.com.au/student-handbook/reasonable-adjustment/

    Literacy & Numberacy - https://vetnursetraining.com.au/student-handbook/language-literacy/

    Acknowledgement(Required)
    I have read and understood the available support options. Please select which of the below options applies to you.

    EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

    Emergency Contact Name(Required)
    Emergency Contact's Address

    PROGRAM COST, UNITS OF COMPETENCY AND MODE OF STUDY

    Attention EU residents

    Please note that prices displayed within this form do NOT include VAT. VAT will be calculated based on your country of residence and an invoice with the final amount, along with payment instructions, will be sent to your email address after you submit this enrolment form.

    PROGRAM COST AND SCHEDULE OF FEES

    Cert III in Horse Care – Online Stream

    • Full fee cost: $6,900
    • Instalment Plan: Available **
    • Deposit on application: $900

    Please note: The Online Stream does not include any fees your own instructor, coach, or riding school may charge for practical supervision or horse access.

    Cert III in Horse Care – Tarcombe Fjords Stream

    • Full fee cost: $8900
    • Instalment Plan: Available **
    • Deposit on application: $1340

     

    Notes:

    • Workshops and placements are compulsory components of the Tarcombe Fjords Stream.
    • Units of competency are subject to change.
    • Costs contained in the Schedule of Fees also apply to students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where applicable.
    • Program costs contained in the Schedule of Fees will be reduced if a Credit Transfer (CT) applies.
    • This schedule of fees and program structure is correct at the date of publication.
    UNITS OF COMPETENCY(Required)

    These are the units of competency that you will be enrolling into as part of your ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care:



    • ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely

    • ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses

    • ACMEQU221 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses

    • ACMEQU305 Implement a horse health program

    • ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses

    • ACMEQU311 Prepare horses for presentation at an event

    • ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces

    • ACMINF302 Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures

    • RGRPSH308 Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines

    • ACMEQU309 Carry out basic hoof care procedures

    • ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal



    You must also choose your elective stream next.


    Please select your elective stream:(Required)
    Please select your elective stream.
    Which unit choice do you want to complete?(Required)
    Ride Horses C is designed for experienced riders who already demonstrate a high level of competence and confidence in the saddle. This subject focuses on assessing, schooling, and improving the way of going of educated horses, rather than simply riding them through set tasks or environments. You must be able to accurately ride circles, lateral movements, transitions, simple changes, counter canter, halts, rein-back, and turns on the forehand or hindquarters. If you are not at this level of riding yet, you will need to select Equine Behaviour & Welfare instead.
    ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY: STREAM 1 - Ride Horses C(Required)

    These are the elective units of competency that you will be enrolling into as part of your ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care:



    • ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter 

    • ACMEQU219 Develop riding skills for exercising horses

    • ACMEQU310 Exercise and school horses

    • ACMEQU312 Prepare and care for horses to perform at events 

    • ACMEQU417 Advise on horse nutritional needs 

    • ACMEQU307 Introduce horses to lunge exercise

    ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY: STREAM 1 - Equine Behaviour & Welfare(Required)

    These are the elective units of competency that you will be enrolling into as part of your ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care:



    • ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter 

    • ACMEQU219 Develop riding skills for exercising horses

    • ACMEQU412 Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare

    • ACMEQU312 Prepare and care for horses to perform at events 

    • ACMEQU417 Advise on horse nutritional needs 

    • ACMEQU307 Introduce horses to lunge exercise

    ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY: STREAM 2(Required)

    These are the elective units of competency that you will be enrolling into as part of your ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care:



    • RGRHBR302 Carry out natural mare mating procedures

    • RGRHBR305 Handle young horses

    • RGRHBR307 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares

    • ACMEQU422 Maintain and monitor horse health

    • ACMEQU415 Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement

    • ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely

    • ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

    ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY: STREAM 3(Required)

    These are the elective units of competency that you will be enrolling into as part of your ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care:



    • ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter

    • ACMEQU219 Develop riding skills for exercising horses

    • ACMEQU312 Prepare and care for horses to perform at events

    • ACMEQU412 Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare

    • ACMEQU423 Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver

    • SISOEQU010 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities

    • TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction

    MODE OF STUDY(Required)
    Please indicate which option applies to you.
    Please indicate which units you are applying for credit transfers:(Required)
    Please tick only those units that you hold a credit transfer for. All other units we presume you will be enrolling into as a full study student.
    Please indicate which units you are applying for RPL for(Required)
    Please tick only those units that you wish to be assessed for RPL. All other units we presume you will be enrolling into as a full study student.
    This is required if you are looking to obtain credit transfers for previous study.
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      PRIVACY STATEMENT, APPLICANT DECLARATION, ENROLMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

      Privacy Notice(Required)

      Under the Data Provision Requirements 2012, HaloNT is required to collect personal information about you and to disclose that personal information to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd (NCVER).

      Your personal information (including the personal information contained on this enrolment form), may be used or disclosed by HaloNT for statistical, administrative, regulatory and research purposes. HaloNT may disclose your personal information for these purposes to:

      • Commonwealth and State or Territory government departments and authorised agencies; and NCVER.

      Personal information that has been disclosed to NCVER may be used or disclosed by NCVER for the following purposes:

      • issuing statements of attainment or qualification, and populating authenticated VET transcripts;
      • facilitating statistics and research relating to education, including surveys and data linkage;
      • pre-populating RTO student enrolment forms;
      • understanding how the VET market operates, for policy, workforce planning and consumer information; and
      • administering VET, including program administration, regulation, monitoring and evaluation.

      You may receive a student survey which may be administered by a government department or NCVER employee, agent or third party contractor or other authorised agencies. Please note you may opt out of the survey at the time of being contacted. NCVER will collect, hold, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the National VET Data Policy and all NCVER policies and protocols (including those published on NCVER’s website at www.ncver.edu.au).

      Applicant declaration and consent(Required)

      • I have read and understood the HaloNT Student Handbook.

      • I will let HaloNT and ACAC know if any of the details I have provided in this enrolment change.

      • I confirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the information I have provided is true and correct.

      • I consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of my personal information in line with the Privacy Notice above.

      • I give permission for HaloNT to check for an existing USI number on my behalf.


      Enrolment Terms & Conditions(Required)
      1. All students must comply with the Policies & Procedures as indicated in the HaloNT and VNS Student Handbook and website.

      2. Your course enrolment period is set when you initially enrol. If you require longer to complete the course, you will be required to pay an enrolment extension fee prior to expiring to extend your course and keep your access available. Failure to extend prior to expiry will lead to your enrolment being finalised. You will only receive a statement of attainment for any units of competency completed in full. To complete your course after expiry, you will need to reenrol in any incomplete units of competency.

      3. Refunds are not available to any student who has commenced the course, including having online access details provided. The initial deposit is only refundable if you withdraw from the course prior to the intake enrolment cut off on the 15th of the month prior. If you withdraw after the cut off of the 15th of the month prior but before you have commenced your course or received online access details, there will be no refund of the initial deposit. If a refund is granted due to extenuating personal circumstances, an administration fee of up to $1325 may be payable in addition to the fees for any started unit of competency.

      4. Certificates or Statement of Attainments will only be issued if your course fees have been paid in full.

      5. Failure to submit work for eight (8) weeks without communication with us, may lead to your withdrawal from the course by VNS. No refund will be due, your course fees will still be payable, and you will be required to reenrol to complete the course.
      Photograph release and waiver
      I consent to the use or reproduction by HaloNT or Veterinary Nurse Solutions. or its agents of photographs of Myself and/or my child for the purpose of advertising, media publicity, publication, general display or for any other purpose either whole or in part, including on the website or in international publications, and as a consequence, images may be transferred outside Australia. I hereby waive any interest that I or my child may have in the copyright to the photograph (s) now or at any future time and state that I do not expect to receive any payment or consideration in respect of them.
      I understand that by enrolling in this course, I will be enrolled with Halo Nation Training (HaloNT) as the Registered Training Organisation (RTO:32485) and that ACAC will be providing the training and assessment on their behalf.(Required)
      I acknowledge that my enrolment will be governed by the Student Handbooks for both ACAC and HaloNT and that I have read these fully prior to enrolling into the course.(Required)
      I acknowledge that my enrolment will be governed by the Student Handbooks for both ACAC and HaloNT and that I have read these fully prior to enrolling into the course.

      SIGNATURES

      Please ensure your signature matches your official signature on your identification.
      Clear Signature

      PAYMENT DETAILS FOR EU RESIDENTS

      ATTENTION! Important payment information

      You have indicated that you are a resident of an EU country. Our form is currently not able to calculate VAT.

      We will review your application in the next few business days and send you an invoice with the correct amount. Please keep an eye on the email address you gave us with this application. You will only be able to commence your studies after we receive the payment.

      If you haven't received an email from us after 3 business days, please contact us at 1300 653 728.

      PAYMENT DETAILS

      ATTENTION! Important payment information

      You indicated that you have already completed some units offered in this program and might be eligible for credit transfers. Since program costs will be reduced if a Credit Transfer (CT) applies, we will not be asking you to make a payment at this moment.

      We will review your application in the next few business days and send you an updated invoice. Please keep an eye on the email address you gave us with this application. You will only be able to commence your studies after we receive the payment.

      If you haven't received an email from us after 3 business days, please contact us at 1300 653 728.

      ATTENTION! Important payment information

      You indicated that you wish to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for some of all units included in this program. Since program costs will change if you qualify for RPL, we will not be asking you to make a payment at this moment.

      We will review your application in the next few business days and send you an updated invoice. Please keep an eye on the email address you gave us with this application. You will only be able to commence your studies after we receive the payment.

      If you haven't received an email from us after 3 business days, please contact us at 1300 653 728.

      I have read the above given information and I understand that my application is not complete and I cannot commence my studies until I have made arrangements for payment.(Required)
      Please select your payment option(Required)
      I understand that any fees charged by my personal riding coach or school are my responsibility and are not included in the course fees.(Required)

      INSTALMENT PAYMENTS

      Instalment Payment Terms & Conditions(Required)
      1. Instalment payments are only available via direct debit arrangements.

      2. By submitting this form with instalment payments selected, you commit to the nominated instalments and are liable for the full cost of the course, even if you/the student decides to not complete the course.

      3. If you fall in arrears with your instalments for 14 days or over, access to the course areas online will be restricted, and assessments will not be graded unless an alternative payment date or arrangement is authorised.

      4. If you miss a payment and the associated re-debit 3 days later, you must pay your instalment direct to us. A $30 administration and debit dishonour fee will be added to your invoice. We will email you an updated invoice. This invoice is immediately payable. Please note: your bank may also charge you dishonour fees. All future debits will remain in place as normal.

      5. If your account remains in arrears for 30 days or more, without an alternative payment date or arrangement authorised, you will be withdrawn from the course. Your remaining course fees will become immediately fully payable and invoiced to you. We reserve the right to take legal action to recover the monies without further notice to you and/or report your debt to a credit reporting agency and ask them to record the default on your credit report. In the event where your overdue account is referred to a collection agency and/or law firm, you will be liable for all costs which would be incurred as if the debt is collected in full, including commission on collection of the additional costs and also including legal demand costs.

      6. If for any reason a new direct debit agreement needs to be set up, a $90 fee will apply to cover administration costs. This fee must be paid prior to the new agreement being put in place.

      7. If you repeatedly default on your instalment plan schedule, more than three times where both the initial and re-debit have failed, which may not be consecutive, we may cancel your ability to have future payment plans and the balance of your course fees will be invoiced to you and become immediately payable.
      Payment plans(Required)

      To secure your place in the next available intake, you will need to complete the direct debit arrangement section for your chosen instalment interval. A deposit is payable at the time of enrolment to confirm your place — $900 for the Online Stream or $1340 for the Tarcombe Fjords Stream.

      Our payment processing provider, Pinch, may apply fees for their service. Any applicable fees will be clearly displayed when you complete the Pinch direct debit form.

      Monthly Instalments for Distance Students

      To arrange monthly instalments please visit the following link:
      https://app.getpinch.com.au/Plans/plan/yR14sGU4jT


      Once you have set up your payment plan, return to this page to finish your enrolment.

      Monthly Instalments for students at Tarcombe Fjords

      To arrange monthly instalments please visit the following link:
      https://app.getpinch.com.au/Plans/plan/kh8UsRtcJF


      Once you have set up your payment plan, return to this page to finish your enrolment.

      Fortnightly Instalments for Distance Students

      To arrange fortnightly instalments please visit the following link:
      https://app.getpinch.com.au/Plans/plan/wWRwwyiFrj


      Once you have set up your payment plan, return to this page to finish your enrolment.

      Fortnightly Instalments for Blended Students attending Tarcombe Fjords

      To arrange fortnightly instalments please visit the following link:
      https://app.getpinch.com.au/Plans/plan/pc8izvwmNA


      Once you have set up your payment plan, return to this page to finish your enrolment.

      Payment Plan Setup Confirmation(Required)
      I have followed the link above and set up my payment plan and paid the initial deposit. I understand that my enrolment will not be processed if this has not occured.
      Please enter the full name of the person paying the fee for this course for payment identification.
      Please ensure your signature matches your official signature on your identification.
      Clear Signature

      Contact details:

      Address:

      Office 2, Lvl 1, 57 Forsyth Rd,
      Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029
      Wadawurrung Country

      Phone:

      1300 138 308

      Email:

      [email protected]

      About us:

      The Australian College of Animal Care is a member of the Veterinary Nurse Solutions Pty Ltd Training Group, which also includes the Australian College of Veterinary Nursing.

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