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 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of practitioners undertaking equine barefoot care. It covers hoof care, hoof trimming and the provision of services to assist in optimising environmental and nutritional requirements of equines in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
The duties require discretion and judgement and the ability to communicate information accurately to owners or carers concerning equine health and hoof care in a variety of circumstances.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of ACMFAR405 Coordinate day to day equine service operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective units HLTAID003, HLTAID005 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the units HLTAID011, HLTAID013 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units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:
- 17 units of competency:
- 12 core units plus
- 5 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 3 from the electives listed below
- up to 2 from the electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
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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ACMEQU202* |
Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU205 |
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU208 |
Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses |
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ACMFAR313 |
Trim equine hooves |
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ACMFAR316 |
Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need |
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ACMFAR401 |
Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care |
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ACMFAR405 |
Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations |
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ACMFAR408 |
Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines |
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ACMGAS308 |
Communicate effectively with clients and team members |
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ACMHBR302* |
Carry out basic hoof care procedures |
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AHCLSK331 |
Comply with industry animal welfare requirements |
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BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
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.
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ACMEQU402 |
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care |
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ACMFAR315 |
Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities |
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ACMFAR404 |
Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines |
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ACMHBR305* |
Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
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ACMINF302 |
Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures |
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ACMSUS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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BSBFIA301 |
Maintain financial records |
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BSBSMB303 |
Organise finances for the micro business |
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BSBSMB305 |
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business |
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HLTAID003 ^ HLTAID011 |
Provide first aid Provide First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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HLTAID005 ^ HLTAID013 |
Provide first aid in remote situations Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site (must be delivered from 1 July 2022) |
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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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM30918 Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care |
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
