- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 01.0902
- Duration
- 1 year College Certificate
- Field
- Zoology and Animal Welfare
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
Program overview
A one year certificate in equine breeding technology, covering reproductive anatomy and physiology, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, foaling management and breeding farm operations.
This is a genuinely rare specialism taught at very few institutions anywhere, and Alberta’s substantial horse industry sits immediately around the campus. Breeding operations need technicians with hands on competence in procedures that cannot be learned from a book, which is what a full year of practical training in a working equine facility provides.
The CIP code recorded for Equine Reproduction Technician is 01.0902, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Equine Reproduction Technician with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Equine Reproduction Technician in writing before you pay a deposit.
The academic bar for Equine Reproduction Technician is Grade 12 / High School with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Equine Reproduction Technician is recorded at CAD 17,100 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Equine Reproduction Technician application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 / High School with a minimum of 50 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0; PTE Academic 55 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 18; Duolingo English Test 110.
- English waiver: Applicants who have completed at least three years of academic study conducted entirely in English may be exempt from testing, assessed case by case.
- Application: Application fee CAD 160. A tuition deposit of CAD 5,000 is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The CIP code recorded for Equine Reproduction Technician is 01.0902, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
✓ MOI waiver: if your degree was taught in English, you may skip the test with a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. Ask us to confirm.
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Equine Reproduction Technician: breeding operations
- Breeding Farm Manager: stud and broodmare operations
- Veterinary Practice Technician: equine reproductive services
- Foaling Attendant: seasonal specialist work
- Equine Facility Supervisor: training and breeding centres
- Livestock Reproduction Technician: transferable to cattle breeding
Reality check: equine work is seasonal, physically demanding and often located well outside cities, and students should be honest with themselves about that lifestyle before enrolling.
About Olds College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #8900
- Reference No.
- O18713227822
