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Invitation to all current and Aspiring SANEF Instructors

As a result of many enquiries, Equestrian-International is making provision for aspiring young riders to complete their SANEF Modules at Equestrian International.

General Information  

The SANEF National Instructors' Examinations were introduced 1976 and have been conducted regionally in the main riding centres ever since.

Candidates from countries beyond South Africa' borders are welcomed.

To date, candidates from as far as Kenya, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana and Swaziland have achieved the SANEF qualifications.

Membership of SANEF affiliated regional bodies or Southern Africa Zone countries is not compulsory, but is recommended.

Eight levels of national qualifications are offered. These are obtained on completion of sequential modules:

• SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills-Stage 1(module1) NQF1

• SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills –Stage2 (module2) NQF2

• SANEF certificate of Horsemastership (module3) NQF3

• SANEF Certificate of Horsemastership & Preliminary Riding Instruction (module 4) NQF4

• SANEF Certificate of Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 1 (module5) NQF5

• SANEF Certificate of horsemanship, Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 2 (module 6) NQF6

• SANEF Certificate of Horsemanship, Horsemastership & Riding Instruction-level 3 (module 7) NQF7

• SANEF National Discipline Coaches Register (RPL Process of assessment)

Through our membership of the international Group for Equestrian Qualifications, holders of the SANEF Instructor's Certificate (Level 1,2 or 3) qualify for international Equestrian Passports.

A Certificate in first Aid (Level 1)  is compulsory from Module 1 up.

Candidates may take the examinations prior to obtaining a First Aid Certificate but SANEF qualifications are only awarded once Candidates are in possession of a First Aid Certificate.

Practical experience is a prerequisite. Candidates are responsible for self-study as formal training is not provided by the SANEF National Instructors’ Plan.

However, Equestrian-International will assist all students where possible to make the examination more accessible.

For further information, syllabuses and application forms, please contact Christine or Trevor at the offices (click on Contact us)

 COURSE 1

Stable Yard Management (SANEF modules 1-3)

The 2011 Course fees include the following:

• Full accommodation
• 3 Meals a day (excluding Saturday dinners & meals on students off days)
• Basic house keeping and laundry services
• Use of the school horses and Equipment during the 8 months
• Tuition fees
• All course work and notes
• SANEF Exams
• Text book usage
• First Aid Course  
• Transport on field excursions and outings/visits to various stud farms and other equestrian facilities.
• Excludes - The registration fees and cost of the actual SANEF exams must be paid directly to SANEF by the student.  Details will be provided on enrolment.

After successful completion of the SANEF Exams the following levels of national qualifications are obtained:

1. SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills Stage 1 (Module 1) NQF1
2. SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills Stage 2 (Module 2) NQF2
3. SANEF Certificate of  Horsemastership (Module 3)NQF 3

Other Exams written:

1. First Aid Level 1

Equestrian International will assist students with recommendation to racehorse trainers/studs/yards etc. for gaining work experience and furthering the modules.

Careers:

Career paths after successful completion of the course include amongst others Professional Groom, Equestrian Centre/Stable Yard Manager, Stud Manager, Trail Guide, position at Racing Yards and many more.  The National Instructor’s plan has identified approximately fourteen major career paths (riding and non-riding) in the Equestrian & Equine Industry.

COURSE 2

Horsemastership + Preliminary Riding Instruction (SANEF modules 1-4)

The 2011 Course Fees includes the following:

• Full accommodation at the Equestrian International
• 3 Meals a day (excluding Saturday dinners & meals on students off days)
• Basic house keeping and laundry services
• Use of the school horses and Equipment during stay
• Tuition fees and daily riding lessons with Qualified Instructor
• All course work and notes
• Text book usage
• First Aid Course
• Transport on field excursions and outings/visits to various stud farms and other equestrian facilities.
• Excludes - The registration fees and cost of the actual SANEF exams which must be paid directly to SANEF by the student.  Details will be provided on enrolment.

After successful completion of the SANEF Exams the following levels of national qualifications are obtained:

1. SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills Stage 1 (Module 1) NQF1
2. SANEF Certificate of Stable Yard Skills Stage 2 (Module 2) NQF2
3. SANEF Certificate of  Horsemastership (Module 3)NQF 3
4. SANEF Certificate of Horsemastership & Preliminary Riding Instruction  (Module 4) NQF4

Other Exams written:

1. First Aid Level 1

Careers:

Career paths after successful completion of the course include amongst others Professional Groom, Equestrian Centre/Stable Yard Manager, Stud Manager, Assistant Instructor, Trail Guide, position at a Racing Yard and many more. 

The National Instructor’s plan has identified approximately fourteen major career paths (riding and non-riding) in the Equestrian & Equine Industry. 

Equestrian International assists those students who wish to take their Riding Instruction Level 1 Exam with practical experience placements to gain the necessary teaching hours and exam registration.