2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

CCC	
CIP Number	0101050701	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	Collegiate FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	45-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Equine Studies AS degree program (1101050701).  

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 content includes but is not limited to instruction to individuals in the areas of planning, organizing, and supervising equine operations with emphasis on the science and care of equine species and the knowledge and understanding necessary for managing equine operations.

The Equine Assistant Management College Credit Certificate should include the requirements specified in the statewide Articulation Manual.

See additional information relevant to Career and Technical Education (CTE) program implementation 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	Evaluate equine management systems for appropriate animal welfare, including housing, care and regulations.
04.0	Demonstrate employability skills including interpersonal skills, ethics, communication and responsibility through work based learning activities and a portfolio.
05.0	Demonstrate techniques in evaluation, selection and breeding of horses.  
06.0	Demonstrate ability to plan, schedule and maintain records and contracts, using appropriate technical information systems.
07.0	Demonstrate leadership and effective communication in employee management. 

2018 – 2019
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Equine Assistant Management 
CIP Number:	0101050701
Program Length:	24 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		45-1011

This certificate program is part of the Equine Studies AS degree program (1101050701).  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, 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	Evaluate equine management systems for appropriate animal welfare, including housing, care and regulations – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe housing designs for different equine management systems.	
03.02	Identify appropriate levels of care and welfare for equines.	
03.03	Develop a health care program for an equine farm including vaccination protocols, deworming schedules/programs, biosecurity and first aid.	
04.0	Demonstrate employability skills including interpersonal skills, ethics, communication and responsibility through work based learning activities and a portfolio – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate punctuality, initiative, courtesy, dependability, flexibility and honesty.	
04.02	Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.	
04.03	Conduct a job search, write a resume and practice interview techniques.	
04.04	Understand legal requirements for employees including hiring, firing, and documentation.	
04.05	Develop managerial skills such as mentoring, management by objectives, balanced feedback, critical appraisal and promotion.	
05.0	Demonstrate techniques in evaluation, selection and breeding of horses – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Evaluate equine conformation according to use and purpose.	
05.02	Understand basic genetics and selection techniques for effective animal breeding.	
05.03	Show ability to manage reproductive health and efficiency.	
05.04	Develop appropriate management techniques for equine breeding farm, including stallion management, estrus detection, breeding, foaling and foal management.	
06.0	Demonstrate ability to plan, schedule and maintain records and contracts, using appropriate technical information systems – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Maintain and analyze equine records and basic business records (health, breeding, inventory, equipment, purchases, and depreciation).	
06.02	Understand contract language and different types of contracts.	
06.03	Maintain machinery, equipment and facility inventory records.	
06.04	Understand legal requirements, rules and regulations concerning horses and agribusiness.	
06.05	Manage farm inventory (horses, feed, equipment) for optimum efficiency and profitability.	
07.0	Demonstrate leadership and effective communication in employee management – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate punctuality, initiative, courtesy, dependability, flexibility and honesty.	
07.02	Select and hire farm managers who will work with various levels of farm workers, work well in a team environment and care about equine.	
07.03	Develop effective oral and written communication skills.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. 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.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities 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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml