Modification History
Updated imported Unit: RTE3904A replaced with AHCAGB301A
Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is engaged or employed to provide foot care services to horses with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. The duties require judgement and the ability to accurately communicate information concerning horse health related to foot care and performance to owners as well as the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.
Job role
The job role and title covered by this qualification includes:
- Farrier.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
- direct entry
- vocational training and/or work experience or skills recognition.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake higher level study for further pathway advancement.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty one (21 ) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.
- Complete twenty one (21 ) CORE units.
CORE : Complete the following twenty one (21 ) units
ACMFAR301A |
Handle horses safely in the provision of farriery services |
ACMFAR302A |
Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries |
ACMFAR303A |
Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities |
ACMFAR304A |
Respond to emergencies and apply essential first aid in the equine industries |
ACMFAR305A |
Perform welding tasks using a forge |
ACMFAR306A |
Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery |
ACMFAR307A |
Make standard shoes for a range of horses |
ACMFAR308A |
Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses |
ACMFAR309A |
Fit shoes for normal healthy horses |
ACMFAR310A |
Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses |
ACMFAR311A |
Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in horses |
ACMFAR312A |
Accommodate special needs of particular horses through farriery techniques |
ACMOHS301A |
Contribute to occupational health and safety processes |
ACMSUS301A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
MEM05004C |
Perform routine oxy acetylene welding |
MEM05012C |
Perform routine manual metal arc welding |
MEM05050B |
Perform routine gas metal arc welding |
MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
AHCAGB301A |
Keep records for a primary production business |
SIRXINV002A |
Maintain and order stock |