Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0. |
Description
This skill set is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to safely transport horses using a road vehicle, including planning, loading and unloading with consideration for animal welfare requirements. Users of this skill set do not necessarily have to drive the transport vehicle.
Pathways Information
These units of competency provide credit toward ACM20221 Certificate II in Horse Care and ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No vehicle licensing is required for individuals undertaking the work described in this skill set. Where an individual is the nominated transport vehicle owner or driver, state and territory legislation, regulations, licencing and registration apply.
Skill Set Requirements
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met as part of the skills set requirements. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details:
- ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
- ACMEQU217* Load and unload horses
- ACMEQU308* Transport horses using a road vehicle
- ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal
Prerequisite requirements
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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
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ACMEQU308 Transport horses using a road vehicle |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
Target Group
This skill set is for drivers of horse transport vehicles and other workers involved in transporting horses by road that may work at an equine workplace or a horse or livestock transport company. They are required to handle and care for horses as part of the loading, transporting and unloading of horses.
Suggested words for Statement of Attainment
These competencies from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package meet industry requirements to safely transport horses using a road vehicle, including planning, loading and unloading with consideration for animal welfare requirements.
