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 to meet the needs of supervisors or team leaders in horse breeding or stud farms. It applies to horse breeding operations across disciplines and sectors including for the thoroughbred and harness racing industry.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
To commence this qualification an individual must have:
- completed at least one of the following units of competency:
- ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely (note ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horses is a prerequisite to this unit)
- RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
- SISOEQU001 Handle horses.
OR
- Have experience in handling horses commensurate with one of the above units (including any listed prerequisite requirements).
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 2 core units plus
- 10 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:
- at least 4 elective units from Group A
- up to 6 electives from Group A, B or C not already selected
- up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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BSBSMB407 |
Manage a small team |
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BSBWHS301 |
Maintain workplace safety |
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 Supervision
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ACMEQU406* |
Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver |
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ACMINF401 |
Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals |
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AHCAIS401 |
Supervise artificial breeding or embryo transfer programs |
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BSBREL402 |
Build client relationships and business networks |
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RGRHBR401 |
Maintain horse stud records |
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RGRHBR402 |
Manage foaling and post-foaling problems |
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RGRHBR404* |
Oversee care and supervise staff raising young horses |
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RGRHBR405* |
Supervise natural horse mating program |
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RGRPSH302 |
Supervise handling of horses |
Group B Breeding
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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 |
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RGRHBR403* |
Handle and care for breeding stallions |
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RGRHBR406 |
Prepare horses for sale |
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RGRHBR407* |
Educate stallions for breeding |
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RGRHBR408 |
Collect, process and evaluate horse semen for artificial insemination |
Group C General
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ACMEQU401 |
Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements |
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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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ACMHBR310 |
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease |
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ACMPHR403 |
Evaluate equine training methodologies |
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RGRPSH303 |
Organise and oversee transportation of horses |
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RGRPSH401 |
Provide care and treatment of horses |
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RGRPSH408 |
Manage horse health and welfare |
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RGRPSH424 |
Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes |
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RGRPSH425 |
Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses |
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TAEASS301 |
Contribute to assessment |
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TAEDEL301 |
Provide work skill instruction |
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TAEDEL404 |
Mentor in the workplace |
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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ACMEQU406* Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver |
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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RGRHBR403* Handle and care for breeding stallions |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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RGRHBR404* Oversee care and supervise staff raising young horses |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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RGRHBR405* Supervise natural horse mating program |
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
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RGRHBR407* Educate stallions for breeding |
RGRHBR403 Handle and care for breeding stallions ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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RGR40619 Certificate IV in Horse Breeding |
ACM40717 Certificate IV in Horse Breeding |
Recoded from ACM to RGR to reflect industry usage Supersedes ACM qualification Changes to packaging rules, core and elective units New units added |
No equivalent qualification |
Links
mpanion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0
