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The EDAA course is
like no other in the World. The only
nationally accredited Equine Dentistry
course is delivered by Racing Victoria
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The one year, full time, course has
strong competition for applicants with a
restricted number of places. There is
an on-campus component of
approximately
eight weeks, followed by 230 days of industry
experience. This practical experience is
organised with registered EDAA equine
dentists throughout Australia. The
students are supervised for a further
year while working in their own
practice.
The course delivers a nationally
recognised certificate (Certificate IV
in Work Practices for Equine Dental
Technicians) and qualifies the graduate
to register with the Equine Dental
Association of Australia.
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The objectives of the EDAA course are to
enable students to:
Perform essential dental procedures
Work with veterinarians in more complex
dental procedures
Offer management and husbandry advice
to horse owners on dental care and
related matters
Manage a small business enterprise
Students are tested on:
Proficiency at Equine Dental Technician
Practices
Horsemanship skills
Customer management
Business Management
Professional Skills
Leadership Growth Competencies
Guidelines, rules and regulations as set
by EDAA
Code of conduct
Tracking and reporting
Admission requirements:
Satisfactorily completed year 12 or its
equivalent
Special entry may be granted to mature
aged candidates or those who have
reached a standard or obtained
qualifications acceptable to the
admissions committee.
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Costs:
It is a full-fee with a cost of
approximately $20,000
A full set of tools and equipment will
be required by the final practical
assessment at the cost of the trainee.
Travel costs during the course are the
responsibility of the student
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For applications and enquiries contact:
Anna Jerrems
Training Program Coordinator
Racing Victoria Ltd
Education & Training Centre
400 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031
Phone
– 03 9258 4332 Fax – 03 9258 4205
Email -
a.jerrems@racingvictoria.net.au |
