ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework

Release: 1

ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework

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 work as an equine dental service provider. It covers the legal requirements and ethical principles and responsibilities and an overview of industry best practice techniques and procedures used in evidenced based equine dentistry.

The unit applies to individuals who work in equine allied health provider fields providing equine dental treatment and other services across various equine industry sectors.

Legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and animal welfare, apply to the scope of work of equine dental service providers, and vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery.

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

Equine Dentistry (EQD)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element	Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Commit to the principles and practices of equine dentistry	1.1 Develop knowledge of good practice techniques and procedures used in the equine dentistry and allied health provider fields 1.2 Develop, apply and maintain administrative support services including records and charts for all cases 1.3 Identify and comply with animal welfare and work health and safety requirements in conducting equine dental services within professional and personal scope 1.4 Identify and comply with industry standards of practice and codes of conduct 1.5 Comply with national, State or Territory veterinary surgeon or practitioner legislation and regulations 1.6 Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management and environmentally sustainable work practices
2. Develop an industry network	2.1 Identify equine industry health service providers and evaluate options for horse or other equine health care 2.2 Develop a network for sharing of information, collaboration and consultation in the care of equines with other equine industry health service providers 2.3 Refer owners or carers to registered veterinarians or other appropriate service providers when service required is outside scope of practice
3. Represent equine dentistry practices available to the community	3.1 Explain to owners, carers and members of the public the need for and importance of regular equine dental care 3.2 Explain to the public the qualifications of equine dental service providers, their scope of practice and services provided

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	Interpret dental information provided in equine treatment records and veterinary advice
Writing	Record dental conditions and treatments accurately and use clear language and accurate terminology in written reports or correspondence
Oral communication	Use industry medical terminology and concepts appropriate for the audience when explaining equine dental conditions and procedures
Navigate the world of work	Take responsibility for complying with and keeping up to date with regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards and workplace procedures relating to safety, biosecurity and animal welfare
Interact with others	Build and maintain connections with a range of other health professionals to share information and resources and obtain advice and services Follow accepted industry practices and protocols for working collaboratively with and conveying information to others
Get the work done	Plan, sequence and prioritise equine dental activities to achieve positive outcomes

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework	ACMEQD401A Work within an equine dental service provision framework	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Work placement requirement included.	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