Students will participate in a Four-week, 140 hour off-campus training and evaluation period at the conclusion of their second semester. The location must be one in which they have not worked or volunteered previously. This placement must be in a different area of the equine industry than was experienced during Industry Placement I. Students will put into practice the skills that have been taught throughout the year, and are assessed by a facility manger/owner. Students are required to keep a checklist of skills they are performing. At the completion of their work placement, they will complete a report on their practice location. The placement must be satisfactorily completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.
Students will participate in a Four-week, 140 hour off-campus training and evaluation period at the conclusion of their second semester. The location must be one in which they have not worked or volunteered previously. This placement must be in a different area of the equine industry than was experienced during Industry Placement I. Students will put into practice the skills that have been taught throughout the year, and are assessed by a facility manger/owner. Students are required to keep a checklist of skills they are performing. At the completion of their work placement, they will complete a report on their practice location. The placement must be satisfactorily completed to be eligible to graduate from the program.