Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care
Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care
ACM30921
BHN5
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 for equine hoof care practitioners. It covers general hoof care, hoof trimming, barefoot care and other services to improve and maintain hoof health.
Individuals in these roles work in a variety of equine workplaces. They use discretion and judgment to provide hoof care services, solve routine and non routine hoof care problems, and provide advice to clients and owners.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of ACMFAR405 Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations.
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:Seventeen (17) units of competency:
- eleven (11) core units plus
- six (6) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least four (4) from Group A electives listed below
- up to two (2) from Group A or B electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from Group B can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
A maximum of 2 of the 6 elective units may be selected coded with an AQF indicator above level 3 or reflect outcomes above AQF level 3.
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) core units must be completed.
2. Group A Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A electives listed below. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Prerequisite Units
Electives from Group B 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 |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEE1 | ACM30918 | Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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