Education
 

Groom One Certificate Program

Do you … Love horses?

Want to work with horses?

Groom One is designed for newcomers to the horse industry who wish to become competent, employable grooms.

The Groom One Certificate Program has 4 Phases. Phases can be taken as a group or individually.

- Phases 1, 2, and 4 are hands-on at designated locations.

- Phase 3 is an online course with additional CD resource materials used.

 

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PROGRAM OUTLINE

Phase One: (recommended)
2-day Orientation Session providing hands-on experience highlighting:

- safety,
- horse handling
- daily routine,
- horse health,
- disease prevention,
- first aid,
- risk management,
- licensing & employment   issues.

Next offering: TBA
Location: TBA

Cost: $175

 


Phase Two: Work Experience (6 months) - students are assisted with finding entry level employment.

(JobTrack link) (Worklog pdf)


Phase Three: Groom One Online
Computer based educational course. The CD based units are complemented by online discussions & presentations with industry mentors. The 6 units include:

The Horse:
identification, anatomy,   physiology, gaits & behaviour
Horse Handling:
basic handling skills &   safety
Horse Care:
horse health & disease   prevention
Nutrition:
feeds & feeding
Management:
Daily routines, safety,   tack & equipment
Community Living:
(resources for successful career in the industry)

Next Offering: May 17 – August 8

Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)

register now for Phase Three


Phase Four: Learning Assessment to complete certificate - demonstration of skills and knowledge.


For further information please contact: (519) 824-4120, ext 54205 or
email: horses@uoguelph.ca

Current Offerings

 
Phase Three: Groom One Online

Next Offering: May 17 – August 8

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Cost: $300 (includes access to course site & course materials)

register now for Phase Three

 

Click on image below for a demonstration of the CD included with course package (not all icons are active)

 

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Demonstration of included CD_rom resource

 

The Groom One Certificate program is recognized by Standardbred Canada as approved training for an entry-level position in the harness racing industry.