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Equine Reproduction Technician

Olds College

Olds College

www.oldscollege.ca
The Equine Reproduction Technician certificate program is an eight month , blended learning certificate program aimed at providing graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in or operate an equine breeding facility. The program combines four months of online learning with four months of onsite, hands-on training.
Contact

4500 - 50 Street
Olds, Alberta, T4H1R6, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Certificate
  • Length 1 Year or Less
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
  • Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement, and

  • Completion of the Olds College Equine Science or the Animal Health Technology diploma with a program GPA of 2.0 or higher. An equivalent diploma or degree in equine studies or animal health, or a degree in veterinary medicine may also be considered.

OR

  • 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, and

  • 50% or better in Biology 30, and

  • 50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2, and

  • 120 hours of job shadowing and/or employment

Applicants must complete a minimum of 120 hours of paid and/or volunteer job shadowing and/or employment in an equine related business (may be completed on or outside of your family owned business/farm). Hours are to be completed so the applicant is able to gain an understanding of the equine industry - the equine industry is both rewarding and challenging!

  • The hours may be gained from more than one equine related business.
  • The job shadowing and/or employment hours are not required to be completed through a school program/class.
  • The job shadowing and/or employment hours must be completed prior to submitting the Verification Form.
  • The Verification Form must include the name & contact information of the supervisor/employer who most closely supervised the applicant in the location where the job shadowing and/or employment hours were gained.
  • The applicant will need to submit one Verification Form for each job shadowing/employment that was used to gain the required hours.

Distance Delivery Options

Combined online learning and hands-on training


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $5,774.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,409.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $300.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated September 29, 2023. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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