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In response to an identified need from
the equine industry, the Inaugural meeting to establish Equine eLearning
Limited by the New Zealand Pony Club Association was held on 29 January
2003. The sole Shareholders are the
NZPCA and the appointed Board of Directors reports directly to the NZPCA. In 2010 current Board members are Marian
Galvin (Chair) Nicky Williams, Marj Steiner, and Leigh Wills.
Equine eLearning offers the knowledge
components of NZQA unit standards and these continue to be available secondary
schools via the Gateway Programme and to students and individuals who have
access to a computer at home. These unit standards are credited towards NCEA
and National Certificates in Equine.
EeL was initiated to encourage students
with an interest in equine studies a pathway to a nationally recognised
qualification and to encourage people to stay in the industry while studying.
When students have completed the on-line
work of the knowledge component, Equine eLearning and the Equine Industry
Training Organisation can assist with work experience placements and assessment
of the practical components of the unit standards throughout New Zealand.
Equine eLearning Limited is a member of
the NZ Equine Education Trust, a registered PTE (Private Training
Establishment), which is directly responsible to NZQA and industry for Quality
Management Systems and moderation.
Our student on-line work is marked by
our contracted Tutor team –
Kerry Currie, Deborah Freeman, Dinah
Booth & Sally Field-Dodgson; who also assist with writing and upgrading unit
standards. They are supported by our Editor, Steph Mann and our Administrator, Nicola Essex.
Equine eLearning works together with
NZPCA, NZEquine ITO,
NZ Riding for the Disabled, NZ
Thoroughbred Breeders, NZ Thoroughbred Racing, NZ Harness Racing, NZ Farriers
Association, ESNZ and other training and coaching organisations and Greyhound
Racing NZ.
In 2010, Equine eLearning Limited has
moved to a web based E-site with an improved student management system. This
site offers enhanced photographs, diagrams, links to video clips and
information and learning material. We
are able to offer new courses and certificates in Coaching, Sport Horse and
Care & Handling.
Regards Marian Galvin, Chairperson
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