The 2018 educational programme schedule, hosted by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Assocation (ITBA) with financial support and commitment from the Department of Agriculture, under its Equine Technical Support & Breeding Scheme Project, was revealed on Monday.
From July 2-13, the Summer Educational Series, designed for breeders of both flat and national hunt disciplines, will take place at ITBA headquarters. Topics covered in week one–with Quality & Qualifications Ireland accreditation where possible–include: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation, Chemical Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, Safety Statements Production, First Aid Awareness, Height Safety Awareness, Manual Handling, and a three-day First Aid Responders course. QQI Level 5 accreditation will be awarded to those who complete all modules and successfully required assessment. In week two, courses include managing staff, GDPR requirements, financial planning and stud farm office administration. On July 25, there will be an ITBA Next Generation Seminar & Race Day at ITBA HQ & Naas Racecourse.
The ITBA heavily subsidizes the costs for those who attend. Places on all of the courses are limited and on a first come first served basis. For the complete schedule and to sign up, go to www.itba.info.
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