Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level horse care workers, that are required to handle horses. They may also ride horses.
Individuals in these roles perform routine horse care tasks under supervision including stable cleaning, horse handling, feeding, grooming, gear fitting and exercising. They apply solutions to a range of predictable problems and collaborate with others to care for horses and horse environments. Workplaces may include horse agistment, yards, stables, event venues, breeding studs, riding centres, livestock sites, equine veterinary facilities and horse education facilities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 13 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 8 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome in horse related industries. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 5 units must be selected from any of the units in Groups A and B
- the remaining 3 units from may be selected from Groups A, B, or C, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from Group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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ACMEQU212 |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU213* |
Follow safe work practices in equine industries |
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ACMEQU215* |
Provide daily care for horses |
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ACMEQU216* |
Check and treat horses |
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ACMEQU217* |
Load and unload horses |
Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A: Horse exercise, riding, presentation and transport
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ACMEQU218* |
Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
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ACMEQU219* |
Develop riding skills for exercising horses |
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ACMEQU220* |
Lunge educated horses |
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ACMEQU308* |
Transport horses using a road vehicle |
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ACMEQU311* |
Prepare horses for presentation at an event |
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ACMEQU314* |
Provide non-riding exercise to horses |
Group B: Stock work and general
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ACMAIM201 |
Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals |
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ACMAIM202* |
Participate in an incident involving large animals |
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ACMEQU221 |
Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses |
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ACMINF302 |
Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures |
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AHCINF202 |
Install, maintain and repair farm fencing |
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AHCINF302 |
Plan and construct an electric fence |
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AHCLSK204 |
Carry out regular livestock observation |
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AHCLSK209 |
Monitor water supplies |
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AHCLSK210 |
Muster and move livestock |
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AHCLSK218* |
Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
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AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
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AHCMOM216 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
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AHCWRK201 |
Observe and report on weather |
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AHCWRK312 |
Operate in isolated and remote situations |
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FSKLRG007 |
Use strategies to identify job opportunities |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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RGRCMN201 |
Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries |
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RGRHBR307 |
Carry out procedures for foaling down mares |
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RGRPSH308 |
Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines |
Group C: Prerequisite Units
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ACMEQU202* |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU206* |
Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMAIM202 Participate in an incident involving large animals |
ACMAIM201 Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals |
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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ACMEQU213 Follow safe work practices in equine industries |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU215 Provide daily care for horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU216 Check and treat horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU219 Develop riding skills for exercising horses |
ACMEQU218 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter* |
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ACMEQU220 Lunge educated horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU308 Transport horses using a road vehicle |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU311 Prepare horses for presentation at competition, sale or event |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU314 Provide non-riding exercises to horse |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter* |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM20221 Certificate II in Horse Care |
ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care |
Qualification description revised Total number of units required to achieve the qualification decreased from 14 to 13 Packaging rules, core and elective units changed Riding specialisation removed |
Not equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103
