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The Foundation in Farriery Training Course provides farriery trainees with the basic knowledge and skills of the trade. The course is sponsored by Foras Aiseanna Saothair(FAS) and the trainees are required to attend the Irish School of Farriery for a period of 42 weeks, during which they receive a maintenance and trainee allowance from FAS.
The training period culminates with end of course examinations, and following successful completion of these exams the trainees return to their Master Farrier to continue their on-the-job training. Progression to 2nd year of the farriery apprenticeship is dependent on each trainee passing final 1st year exams held by the Irish Master Farriers Association.
To be eligible for the course, a candidate must:
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Be over 16 years of age.
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Have educational qualifications to at least Junior Certificate level (to include Maths and English)
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Have a desire to acquire the skills offered and to pursue a career in the equine industry.
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Have secured an apprenticeship with a Master Farrier (Member of Irish Master Farriers Association)
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Register with FAS for course AT59Y
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Completed Foundation in Farriery Training course application form
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Submit a CV and references.
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* It is recommended that applicants complete a three week work placement with a Master Farrier prior to applying for the course.
Subjects included on the First Year Foundation in Farriery Training course include:
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Basic Forging
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Equine Veterinary Knowledge |
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Basic Farriery
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Manual Handling |
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Welding
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Computer Studies |
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Occupational First Aid
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Equine Studies |
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Business Studies |
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Equine Anatomy & Physiology |
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The Irish Farriery Authority Ltd., Curragh House, Dublin Rd, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
Tel: +353 45 520765 Fax: +353 45 520768 E-mail: info@irishfarrieryauthority.com
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