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PCA Certificates

Pony Club Australia Proficiency Certificates

There are eight Pony Club Australia Proficiency Certificates over seven levels. You can view the contents of each level in the PCA Syllabus updated December 2020.

The Pony Club Australia Syllabus of Instruction is built on certificate levels that enable the rider to continuously develop their skills in riding, horse care and citizenship. Members are encouraged to move through the certificates at their own pace.

Midland Zone Examining Secretary (ZES)

The Certificate Process
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The Pony Club Australia Academy is designed to expand and enhance the certificate program by supporting the coaching and certificate manual systems with online content and activities.

Multiple choice quizzes, fill in the blanks, true or false questions and drag-and- drop are just some of the types of activities used throughout each course.

Written tests or exams can now be completed online and assessed by your nominated assessor to finalise each certificate.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS

E, D & D* Certificate

These are tested within the Club by a Club Instructor at any Club Rally. Please contact your DC for examination. DC’s are welcome to contact the Zone Examining Secretary if they would like assistance.

Information for Clubs: When assessing the candidate complete the relevant marking sheet available at https://ponyclubaustralia.com.au/certificate-assessments. The final certificate results should be entered on the PCA Assessment Report and emailed to Pony Club Victoria (membership@ponyclubvic.org.au) AND Pony Club Australia (info@ponyclubaustralia.com.au) (subject ‘Certificate Assessments’).

C Certificate

All certificate assessments must use this APPLICATION FORM

  • COST $40
  • Applications must be made via the Zone Examining Secretary (ZES).
  • Dates for close of nominations and examination days are available on the Zone Calendar.
  • Nominations must be made on the correct application form (above).
  • Late nominations will not be accepted.

Process:

  • Club DC email nomination form to ZES and club make payment to Midland Zone account
  • After close of nominations, candidates will be emailed the test paper. The test paper is an open book test which candidates will have 2 weeks to complete.
  • Candidates attend the assessment day! Further information regarding the exact date, venue, start time etc. will be sent to all candidates after numbers, grounds and assessors have been booked. This is usually 2 weeks prior to the assessment day.

C* & K Certificate

  • COST $60
  • Applications must be made via the ZES.
  • There is one intake for theses certificates per year. Dates for close of nominations and examination days are available on the Zone Calendar.
  • Nominations must be made on the correct application form (above).
  • Payments must be made with nomination (payable to Midland Zone)
  • The process for C* & K is the same as for C certificates (please see above)
  • Late nominations will not be accepted

FOR THE FOLLOWING HIGHER CERTIFICATES, PLEASE NOTIFY THE ZES OF YOUR INTENTION TO WORK TOWARDS THESE CERTIFICATES WELL IN ANDVANCE, SO THEY CAN SUPPORT YOU AND ENSURE THAT PRE-ASSESSMENTS CAN BE UNDERTAKEN.

B Certificate

COST:  approx. $75 for Pre assessment and $75 for final assessment. Please seek confirmation from ZES before nominating.

Conducted by the Zone using personnel appointed by the Zone DCI/ZA Panel. A second assessor from outside the Zone is also required. This person is usually from a neighbouring Zone and is endorsed by that Zone’s DCI/ZA Panel.

All ‘B’ Candidates must be assessed at least six months prior to sitting the practical test. This assessment must be conducted by the Zone appointed personnel. A written report which outlines the areas the Candidate needs to work on will be provided to the Candidate. This process helps to avoid disappointment if the Candidate is not yet up to the required standard for the Certificate. It allows the Candidate time to work on the areas that need improvement or postpone their assessment until they are competent in all areas.

A & H Certificate

COST: approx. $100 for Pre assessment and $120 for final assessment. Please seek confirmation from the ZES before nominating.

Conducted by PCAV using personnel appointed by the State Coaching Director.

All A & H Candidates must be assessed at least six months prior to the practical test. This is done by the Coaching Director. A written report is supplied and the Candidate will be made aware of the areas they need to work on. If necessary, they may need to postpone their assessment until they are proficient in all areas.