Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Horse Care
Certificate III in Horse Care
ACM30821
BHN7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely in a range of skilled roles in industries involving horses, including stable hand, stud hand, groom, farm hand and rider. These workers may perform ridden and non-ridden horse exercise and prepare horses for events.
Individuals in these roles perform a range of horse care tasks under broad direction which involve discretion and judgement in handling, housing, feeding, routine health care and exercising horses. They take responsibility for their own work, carry out assigned tasks, coordinate processes and tasks, work to schedules, solve problems and comply with animal welfare requirements. Workplaces may include agistment centres, horse yards, stables, event venues, breeding studs, riding centres, livestock sites, equine veterinary facilities and horse education facilities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Eighteen (18) units of competency:
- nine (9) core units plus
- nine (9) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- five (5) units must be selected from any of the units listed in Groups A and B
- the remaining four (4) units may be selected from Groups A, B, C or D
- up to two (2) units may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from Group D can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
At least five (5) of the nine (9) electives selected must be coded at indicative AQF level 3 or above or reflect AQF level 3 outcomes or above.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAL28 | ACMINF302 | Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODV44 | ACMEQU212 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODV58 | ACMEQU305 | Implement a horse health program | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODV60 | ACMEQU217 | Load and unload horses | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODV65 | ACMEQU221 | Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODV67 | ACMEQU311 | Prepare horses for presentation at an event | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAB16 | RGRPSH308 | Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines | 100 | Unit of competency |
| ODV35 | ACMEQU306 | Provide routine care for horses | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODV77 | ACMEQU313 | Work safely in equine workplaces | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Horse Care, Exercise and Riding
Five (5) units must be selected from any of the units listed in Groups A and B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B: Horse Tasks Coordinator
Five (5) units must be selected from any of the units listed in Groups A and B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV37 | ACMEQU417 | Advise on horse nutritional needs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCF12 | BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBD65 | ACMEQU407 | Educate horses in initial handling | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODV42 | ACMEQU412 | Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCF94 | BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODV61 | ACMEQU422 | Maintain and monitor horse health | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBF56 | AHCLSK419 | Manage horses for stock work | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODV47 | ACMEQU414 | Manage horses to meet sport event requirements | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODV53 | ACMEQU423 | Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWY86 | TAEDEL301 | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODV43 | ACMEQU415 | Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement | 110 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General
The four (4) remaining units may be chosen from Group C. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: Prerequisite Units
Electives from Group D can only be selected where required as a prerequisite. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE58 | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE65 | ACMEQU202 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BBE12 | ACMEQU406 | Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE61 | ACMEQU206 | Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN3 | ACM30817 | Certificate III in Performance Horse | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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