Assessment Requirements for ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program

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Assessment Requirements for ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has implemented at least one equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program, including:

conducting an audit of the condition and suitability of property resources to identify and prioritise safety issues and resources requiring upgrading, renewal or construction

researching planning, legal and government regulations relevant to maintaining or modifying the use of infrastructure on the property

analysing efficiency, effectiveness and cost benefits of resources and labour

developing a costed property improvement and maintenance plan and schedule, considering financial, labour, ongoing maintenance, legal and environmental requirements to meet operational needs and business goals

developing an inventory of property, machinery, equipment and tack and feed resources and associated recordkeeping procedures

supervising and training staff in maintenance activities and safe work practices

supervising the activities of contractors and suppliers

adhering to regulatory and workplace procedures and practices relevant to role and property management activities for:

animal welfare

work health and safety (WHS)

biosecurity

environment and sustainability.

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:

specific infrastructure, labour, natural resources, equipment, machinery and tack required to support the operational needs and business goals of the organisation

economic, legal and environmental parameters relevant to planning and the implementation of property improvement or maintenance activities

recordkeeping requirements and systems

relevant training needs, courses and qualifications required of staff

contractor and supplier services and overview of costs

industry standard maintenance procedures for the maintenance and service of gear, tack, plant and equipment to comply with relevant work health safety, sport and other legislative requirements

regulations pertaining to plant, equipment and property and appropriate standards and codes regarding structures to contain horses

key requirements of WHS regulations and guidelines relating to:

risk assessment, control and review

due diligence for staff and other personnel

safe horse handling techniques

handling, storage and disposal of chemicals

personal protective equipment including correct use, storage and maintenance, and replacement requirements

key requirements of biosecurity standards, relevant to horse disease and hygiene standards

key requirements of animal welfare standards, policies and procedures relevant to the safe, humane and ethical care and housing of horses

key requirements of environmental and sustainability standards, policies and procedures relevant to equine facilities and properties.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions, which includes natural resources such as paddocks, native vegetation and water sources, as well as live horses, plant and machinery

resources, equipment and materials:

workplace technology for accessing and preparing information

specifications:

information about property facilities and resources, and costs to develop plans, schedules and budgets

relationships (internal and/or external):

staff to train and other personnel to coordinate.

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