Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification 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 equine hoof care and shoeing services. Farriers are generally self-employed, working autonomously and taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
Farriers require theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics and pathologies and the ability to apply knowledge to technical solutions for a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. The ability to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners/carers and veterinarians concerning equine hoof and shoe care and related health issues in a variety of circumstances is required.
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in all 21 core units of competency.
Core Units
ACMFAR305 |
Perform welding tasks using a forge |
ACMFAR307 |
Make standard shoes for a range of equines |
ACMFAR313 |
Trim equine hooves |
ACMFAR314 |
Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities |
ACMFAR315 |
Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities |
ACMFAR318 |
Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery |
ACMFAR319 |
Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services |
ACMFAR401 |
Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care |
ACMFAR402 |
Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines |
ACMFAR403 |
Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines |
ACMFAR404 |
Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines |
ACMFAR405 |
Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations |
ACMFAR406 |
Work effectively in the farriery industry |
ACMFAR407 |
Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines |
ACMFAR408 |
Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines |
ACMFAR409 |
Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines |
BSBFIA301 |
Maintain financial records |
BSBSMB303 |
Organise finances for the micro business |
BSBSMB305 |
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business |
BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery Release 2 |
ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery Release 1 |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103