Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification is for occupational outcomes in the Performance Horse industry. Job roles may include stable hand; stud hand; groom or strapper; farm hand; stock rider; or trail-ride assistant. The qualification applies to individuals who undertake routine activities under minimal supervision with responsibility for their own work.
The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work safely with horses, it requires handling, feeding, exercising and caring for horses including stable duties, fitting gear, ridden and non-ridden horse exercise, work, competition and transportation requirements.
This qualification encompasses riding and driving sectors of the performance horse industry.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^From 1 July 2022 the core unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 8 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 4 from Group A electives listed below
- up to 4 from remaining Group A and/or Group B electives listed below
- up to 4 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core
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.
ACMEQU202* |
Handle horses safely |
ACMPHR301* |
Care for performance horses |
ACMPHR302* |
Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses |
AHCBIO305 |
Apply biosecurity measures |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
HLTAID003 ^HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
SISOEQO304A |
Apply first aid for 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
ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMEQU206* |
Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU210* |
Lunge educated horses |
ACMEQU302* |
Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse |
ACMEQU303* |
Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls |
ACMEQU402 |
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care |
ACMHBR302* |
Carry out basic hoof procedures |
ACMHBR303* |
Carry out mare mating procedures |
ACMHBR305* |
Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
ACMHBR307* |
Handle young horses |
ACMHBR310 |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
ACMHBR403* |
Handle and care for stallions |
ACMPHR201* |
Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena |
ACMPHR303* |
Participate in horse events and activities |
ACMPHR304* |
Ride and lead performance horses |
ACMPHR401 |
Interpret equine behaviour |
AHCLSK218* |
Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
AHCLSK311 |
Implement feeding plans for livestock |
AHCLSK314 |
Prepare animals for parturition |
AHCLSK315 |
Prepare for and implement natural mating of livestock |
AHCLSK316 |
Prepare livestock for competition |
AHCLSK317 |
Plan to exhibit livestock |
AHCLSK320 |
Coordinate and monitor livestock transport |
AHCLSK337* |
Train, care for and ride horses for stock work |
RGRPSH203A |
Perform basic driving tasks |
RGRPSH401A |
Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses |
SISOEQO202A |
Demonstrate basic horse riding skills |
SISOEQO305A* |
Ride horses in tracked areas |
SITEEVT001 |
Source and use information on the events industry |
SITEEVT003 |
Coordinate on-site event registrations |
Group B
AHCBAC302 |
Establish pastures and crops for livestock production |
AHCCHM303 |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and handle chemicals |
AHCINF301 |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
AHCINF302 |
Plan and construct an electric fence |
AHCINF303 |
Plan and construct conventional fencing |
AHCMOM202 |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM211 |
Operate side by side utility vehicles |
AHCMOM212 |
Operate quad bikes |
BSBFLM303 |
Contribute to effective workplace relationships |
BSBINM201 |
Process and maintain workplace information |
SITXCCS006 |
Provide service to customers |
Prerequisite requirements
Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls |
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse |
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMHBR303 Carry out mare mating procedures |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMHBR307 Handle young horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena |
ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk trot and canter* |
ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMPHR302 Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses |
ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk trot and cater* |
AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk trot and cater* |
AHCLSK337 Train, care for and ride horses for stock work |
AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work* |
SISOEQO305 Ride horses in tracked areas |
SISOEQO202A Demonstrate basic horse riding skills |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACM30817 Certificate III in Performance Horse |
Not applicable |
New qualification |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103