Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare yearlings for the show ring and for sale. It includes washing, grooming, exercising and feeding yearlings.
The unit applies to individuals who use specialised horse knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Horse Breeding (HBR)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare yearlings for grooming and exercise |
1.1 Identify hazards and risks to yearlings, and take action to control 1.2 Ensure yearlings are familiarised to being in proximity to people and activity 1.3 Teach yearlings to be tied up using safe and ethical horse handling techniques 1.4 Brush yearlings all over, including manes and tail 1.5 Pick yearlings feet out 1.6 Fit tack and equipment, so that yearlings become accustomed to tack and equipment prior to sale or exhibition 1.7 Ensure records for individual horses are maintained and updated |
2. Exercise and wash yearlings |
2.1 Ensure yearlings' feet are trimmed and shod according to workplace procedures 2.2 Exercise yearlings according to workplace practices 2.3 Introduce yearlings to stable or small yard 2.4 Introduce yearlings to the wash bay, scrape off and dress over 2.5 Increase exercise time and spend time hand walking yearlings 2.6 Teach yearlings to lead up according to workplace practices |
3. Develop and oversee a feeding program for yearlings |
3.1 Calculate nutritional requirements of yearlings 3.2 Determine individual feeding plans for yearlings 3.3 Adjust nutrition and feeding program to achieve desired result at time of sale |
4. Prepare yearlings for sale day presentation |
4.1 Ensure yearlings' coats are well brushed and blooming, manes tidied and tails trimmed up 4.2 Teach yearlings to stand in the correct fashion and stand in one position for a period of time 4.3 Teach yearlings to walk and parade to workplace requirements 4.4 Arrange for photos to be taken according to workplace practices 4.5 Arrange for shoes to be fitted prior to sale or exhibition according to workplace practices |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale |
Not applicable |
New unit |
No equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103