Assessment Requirements for ACMFAR404 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

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Assessment Requirements for ACMFAR404 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

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Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has:

assessed and addressed the special needs of at least one foal or young equine

assessed the needs of at least one equine (or realistic simulation) that:

exhibits acute or chronic lameness

presents with an injury or damage that can be addressed with farriery techniques

engages in a particular sporting, working or other activity

read at least one diagnostic image in consultation with a veterinarian and discussed equine symptoms and options for treatment

discussed options and hoof care requirements relating to one equine with special needs, from the list above, with a veterinarian, other equine professional or equine owner/carer (or realistic role play)

hand forged and/or modified pre-manufactured remedial shoes or hoof protection products to address a special need and trimmed hooves and fitted the shoes to at least two live equines.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

equine anatomical features relevant to farrier services, including:

lower limb and hoof and applicable biomechanical functions

conformation, normal gait and abnormalities of gait

characteristics of various breeds

special requirements of equines, including:

foals and young equines

small ponies

chronically lame or injured equines

specialised heavy draught or carriage equines

specific equine disciplines or sporting performances

symptoms and presentation of faults and problems, including:

injuries caused by the shoe, including capped elbow, overreach

defective hooves, including flat or twisted hoof; weak or low heels

injuries caused by gait abnormalities

limb or hoof diseases and injuries requiring protection and pressure relief

foal developmental orthopaedic diseases

techniques to alleviate a range of conformation and/or hoof faults, defects and problems

trimming techniques, including:

effects of trimming on the stance and action of an equine

limits of safe trimming and why these must not be exceeded

types of shoes or hoof protection products, reasons for use and fitting techniques

types of orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes or hoof protection products and modifications that may be made to address the needs of an equine with particular needs, including:

modern acrylic therapeutic aids

sole packs and hospital plates

other types of hoof protection

referrals to veterinarians and/or other equine professionals

restrictions on advice that can be given and avoiding perceptions of diagnostic or treatment advice which must be given by veterinarians

key principles of animal welfare legislation as applied to farriery services

safe work practices, including:

identify hazards and control risks when interacting with equines

manual handling

using personal protective equipment (PPE)

safe zones, equine handling techniques and use of restraints

hygiene, cleaning and disease control

safe waste handling and disposal.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

resources, equipment and materials:

various equines with special needs, assessed as suitable to the skill and experience level of the individual, and/or appropriate simulations such as equine cadaver legs

videos and/or case studies of equines with severe abnormalities and defects

forge and welding facilities

equipment, tools and materials needed to make or modify shoes for equines

appropriate tack for equine and activity

PPE correctly fitted and applicable to tasks for individual

relationships:

real clients, veterinarians and/or equine professionals or realistic scenarios or role play.

Training and assessment strategies must show evidence of the use of guidance provided in the Companion Volume: User Guide: Safety in Equine Training.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103