2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Equine Technician
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

CCC	
CIP Number	0101050703	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (15 credits)	
Program Length	15 credit hours	
CTSO	Collegiate FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	45-1011 - First Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing & Forestry Workers	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Equine Studies AS degree program (1101050700).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the equine industry within the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The Equine Technician, a 15-credit hour college certificate program, introduces students to equine care and entry-level employment.  The content includes but is not limited to instruction to individuals in the area of basic equine care.  The program includes the requirements specified in the statewide Articulation Manual.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Identify veterinary terminology and illustrate equine health practices.
02.0	Analyze equine nutrient requirements and evaluate equine diets.
03.0	Identify, analyze and apply basic concepts related to normal and abnormal equine behaviors.
04.0	Perform safe horse handling techniques. 
05.0	Evaluate equine management systems for appropriate animal welfare, including housing, care and regulations.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Equine Technician 
CIP Numbers:	0101050703
Program Length:	15 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	45-1011

This certificate program is part of the Equine Studies AS degree program (1101050700).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Identify veterinary terminology and illustrate equine health practices – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Understand equine diseases and establish appropriate wellness programs for equine populations. 	
01.02	Comprehend equine anatomy and form to function concepts.	
01.03	Anticipate typical problems of performance and reproductive horses to prevent injury or poor health; effectively follow veterinarian orders to restore health and productivity.	
01.04	Identify and describe equine anatomy, with special emphasis on physiology and function.	
01.05	Provide first aid for horses.	
01.06	Identify equine medications and demonstrate ability to administer as per veterinarian instructions.	
02.0	Analyze equine nutrient requirements and evaluate equine diets – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Evaluate equine diets according to nutrient requirements for different classes of horses (working, growing, and lactating). 	
02.02	Determine economic impact of feedstuff purchasing decisions.	
02.03	Maintain safe feeding management programs for enhanced equine health.  	
02.04	Prepare a typical diet for horses of different classes.	
02.05	Understand feed manufacturing techniques and feed analysis systems.	
03.0	Identify, analyze and apply basic concepts related to normal and abnormal equine behaviors – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Understand and recognize natural horse behaviors.   	
03.02	Identify and resolve abnormal equine behaviors.  	
03.03	Utilize horse learning behaviors to improve management and safe handling of horses. 	
04.0	Perform safe horse handling techniques – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Safely catch, lead, tie, groom, restrain and work around horses of various levels of training. 	
04.02	Safely administer health and medical practices, such as leg wraps, vital signs, injections and restraint for such treatments.  	
04.03	Evaluate safe transportation techniques and equipment for transportation.	
04.04	Evaluate training equipment and demonstrate application of training equipment.	
05.0	Evaluate equine management systems for appropriate animal welfare, including housing, care and regulations – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Describe housing designs for different equine management systems.  	
05.02	Identify appropriate levels of care and welfare for equines. 	
05.03	Develop a health care program for an equine farm including vaccination protocols, deworming schedules/programs, biosecurity and first aid. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Collegiate FFA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.