Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Horse Care

Certificate II in Horse Care

Qualification
National Code:
ACM20217
State Code:
BDN6
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2017
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
553
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/11/2017 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This is a general qualification for entry into industry sectors where horses are used. Job roles may include stable hand; farm hand; groom, stock rider; or trail-ride assistant. The qualification is suitable for individuals who undertake routine activities under supervision with limited responsibility for their own work.

The qualification provides individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to work safely when handling and caring for horses. It includes stable duties, fitting gear, and assisting with horse exercise work, competition and transportation requirements. The skills and knowledge needed to ride horses are also included if they are occupational requirements.

No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of endorsement.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- fourteen (14) units of competency:
- six (6) core units plus
- eight (8) 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 in horse related industries.

Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a riding specialisation. For the award of the Certificate II in Horse Care, choose:

Eight (8) units from the electives listed in Groups B or C below or from elsewhere in this Training Package (excluding Group A in this qualification), or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the Certificate II in Horse Care (Riding) choose:
- ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter and ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercise of horses from Group A: Horse riding, and
- six (6) more elective units from any of the groups below, or from elsewhere in this Training Package, or any other currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All six (6) units must be completed.

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
BBE30 ACMGAS202 Participate in workplace communications 20 Unit of competency
BBD71 ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry 50 Unit of competency
BBD66 ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses 45 Unit of competency
BBE07 ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units: Horse Riding

For the award of the Certificate II in Horse Care (Riding), the following two (2) units must be completed from the list below:
- ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
- ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercise of horses
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBE33 ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses 55 Unit of competency
BBE61 ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter 55 Unit of competency
BBB16 AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work 45 Unit of competency
D6366 SISOEQO305A Ride horses in tracked areas 25 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units: Horse-related Work

Up to eight (8) units may be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBE20 ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse 45 Unit of competency
BBD83 ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses 25 Unit of competency
BBD54 ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise 70 Unit of competency
BBE92 ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses 45 Unit of competency
BBE77 ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses 20 Unit of competency
BBE75 ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale 70 Unit of competency
BBD33 ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses 35 Unit of competency
BBE00 ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses 55 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units: Stock Work/General

Up to seven (7) units may be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAM04 AHCLSK204 Carry out regular livestock observation 30 Unit of competency
BAN36 AHCWRK302 Monitor weather conditions 24 Unit of competency
BAL39 AHCLSK210 Muster and move livestock 30 Unit of competency
BAR34 AHCWRK201 Observe and report on weather 24 Unit of competency
BAS71 AHCWRK203 Operate in isolated and remote situations 50 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AVJ76 TLID1001 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHN3 ACM20221 Certificate II in Horse Care Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information