Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 3.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for persons working in a horse breeding or stud farm operation. It applies to horse breeding activities across disciplines and sectors including for the thoroughbred and harness racing codes.
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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 3 core units plus
- 12 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:
- 1 elective unit from Group A
- at least 5 electives from Group B
- up to 6 electives from Group B or Group C not already selected
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMINF302 |
Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures |
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BSBWHS201 |
Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
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RGRHBR301 |
Work effectively in horse breeding sector |
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.
Group A Horse safety
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ACMEQU202* |
Handle horses safely |
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RGRPSH201 |
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
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SISOEQU001 |
Handle horses |
Group B Breeding
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ACMHBR306 |
Provide information on horses |
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RGRHBR201 |
Assist with oestrus detection in mares |
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RGRHBR302* |
Carry out natural mare mating procedures |
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RGRHBR303* |
Assist with artificial insemination of mares |
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RGRHBR304* |
Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
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RGRHBR305* |
Handle young horses |
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RGRHBR306* |
Raise young horses |
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RGRHBR307 |
Carry out procedures for foaling down mares |
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RGRHBR308 |
Care for broodmares |
Group C General
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ACMEQU204* |
Perform daily tasks in the horse industry |
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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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ACMEQU402 |
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care |
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ACMEQU405 |
Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare |
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ACMHBR301* |
Transport horses |
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ACMHBR302* |
Carry out basic hoof procedures |
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ACMHBR310 |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
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RGRCMN203 |
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity |
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RGRPSH202* |
Assist with transportation of horses |
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RGRPSH301 |
Implement stable operations |
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RGRPSH302 |
Supervise handling of horses |
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RGRPSH308 |
Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines |
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SISXEMR001 |
Respond to emergency situations |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
Prerequisite requirements
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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Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMEQU204* Perform daily tasks in the horse industry |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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ACMHBR301* Transport horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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ACMHBR302* Carry out basic hoof procedures |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRHBR302* Carry out natural mare mating procedures |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRHBR303* Assist with artificial insemination of mares |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRHBR304* Assess suitability of horses for specific uses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRHBR305* Handle young horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRHBR306* Raise young horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* |
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RGRPSH202* Assist with transportation of horses |
RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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RGR30619 Certificate III in Horse Breeding |
ACM30717 Certificate III in Horse Breeding |
Recoded from ACM to RGR to reflect industry usage Changes to core and elective units and packaging rules Supersedes ACM qualification |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0
