Modification History
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Release |
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a management capacity in a small to medium sized equine establishment or who function as part of a management team in a larger equine establishment. Individuals in these roles have a high degree of autonomy and manage staff, horses and operations in a range of equine workplaces which may include performance horse or sport establishments, agistment centres, and coaching/riding centres or similar.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must:
- have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
- ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
- ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses
- ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces
- OR
have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 6 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:
- up to 6 from electives listed below
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMEQU501 |
Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans |
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ACMEQU502 |
Manage horse health care |
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ACMEQU506 |
Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments |
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ACMEQU512 |
Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment |
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ACMINF502 |
Manage equine biosecurity and infection control |
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AHCLSK404 |
Implement and monitor animal welfare programs |
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BSBLDR523 |
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
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BSBFIN501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
Elective Units
Group A Horse management
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ACMAIM402 |
Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation |
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ACMEQU411 |
Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs |
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ACMEQU412 |
Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare |
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ACMEQU415 |
Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement |
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ACMEQU416 |
Manage presentation of horses for sale or show |
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ACMEQU418 |
Select horses based on analysis of pedigree |
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ACMEQU423 |
Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver |
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ACMEQU424 |
Evaluate equine service or therapy provision |
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ACMEQU503 |
Manage international opportunities for horses |
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ACMEQU505 |
Manage fitness in horses |
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AHCWRK509 |
Provide specialist advice to clients |
Group B Farm management
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ACMEQU504 |
Manage horse pastures |
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ACMSUS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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AHCAGB512 |
Plan and manage infrastructure |
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AHCAGB513 |
Develop a farm plan |
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AHCECR506 |
Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies |
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AHCLSK413 |
Design livestock handling facilities |
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AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
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AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
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AHCWRK510 |
Audit site operations |
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SISXFAC003 |
Implement facility maintenance programs |
Group C Stud management (breeding)
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AHCAIS402 |
Supervise artificial breeding or embryo transfer programs |
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AHCLSK422 |
Identify and select animals for breeding |
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RGRHBR504 |
Manage horse breeding operations |
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RGRHBR505 |
Oversee administration of stud records |
Group D General (business)
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AHCBUS516 |
Develop and review a business plan |
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AHCWRK504 |
Assess new industry developments |
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AHCWRK512 |
Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program |
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BSBESB305 |
Address compliance requirements for new business ventures |
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BSBESB407 |
Manage finances for new business ventures |
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BSBHRM415 |
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding |
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BSBLDR521 |
Lead the development of diverse workforces |
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BSBLDR522 |
Manage people performance |
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BSBOPS502 |
Manage business operational plans |
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BSBPEF501 |
Manage personal and professional development |
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BSBTEC403 |
Apply digital solutions to work processes |
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BSBTWK401 |
Build and maintain business relationships |
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FSKLRG012 |
Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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SISXEMR002 |
Coordinate emergency responses |
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SITEEVT010 |
Manage on-site event operations |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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ACM50421 Diploma of Equine Management |
ACM50417 Diploma of Performance Horse Management |
Title changed Core units updated Electives grouped Elective units added and some 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
