Diploma of Equine Management
ACM50421
Are horses your passion? Expand your skills to make your passion your career.
Learn how to maintain the safety and well-being of horses (and yourself!), and further your knowledge of the equine industry.
Topics include:
- welfare, behaviour and education
- health, nutrition and fitness
- breeding and team leadership
- business management.
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How you'll learn
Attend in-person classes at UQ Gatton's world-class facilities over 3 days (Monday to Wednesday), and submit assessments online.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams and reports, oral assessments and practical demonstrations.
Start date
27 July 2026
To meet the academic suitability requirements for entry into this Diploma program, you must complete the prerequisite unit course prior to commencing the program or show evidence/equivalence through our direct entry process.
You must also meet one of the following criteria:
- have successfully completed Year 12 and provide a copy of your Senior Secondary Certificate of Education; or
- have successfully completed a Certificate IV qualification or higher; or
- have successfully completed a Certificate III qualification and undertake an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment, demonstrating competence at Exit Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both reading and numeracy.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Vaccination requirements
As you'll be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of your learning, immunisations against tetanus are mandatory. You'll need to provide evidence of immunisation before you commence your program.
You may also require vaccination against Q fever, lyssavirus, rabies or influenza (flu), depending on the work and environment within which you interact with animals.
If you fail to complete mandatory requirements, this may affect your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of your program.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing
You’re required to complete a language, literacy and numeracy test as part of the enrolment process. This helps us identify and plan for any learning or support needs you may have before you start your training.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have recent work experience you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2026 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 681.9 KB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Prerequisite units: $300*
Diploma full fee: $14,700
UQ staff fee: $11,600
*Can not be deferred to VET Student Loans.
VET Student Loans
This program is a VET Student Loan-approved program.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete 17 units of competency.
| Prerequisites | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Handle horses safely | ACMEQU212 | ||
| Provide routine care for horses | ACMEQU306 | ||
| Work safely in equine workplaces | ACMEQU313 | ||
| Courses | |||
| Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment | ACMEQU512 | ||
| Manage equine biosecurity and infection control | ACMINF502 | ||
| Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | AHCLSK404 | ||
| Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare | ACMEQU412 | ||
| Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs | ACMEQU411 | ||
| Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans | ACMEQU501 | ||
| Manage horse health care | ACMEQU502 | ||
| Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement | ACMEQU415 | ||
| Manage fitness in horses | ACMEQU505 | ||
| Identify and select animals for breeding | AHCLSK422 | ||
| Implement continuous improvement | BSBSTR402 | ||
| Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | BSBLDR523 | ||
| Manage budgets and financial plans | BSBFIN501 | ||
| Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments | ACMEQU506 | ||
For more information, please refer to the relevant tuition schedule.
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