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Carry out basic hoof care procedures

Carry out basic hoof care procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR302A
State Code
D6828
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit covers the process of maintaining horse hooves in premium condition and defines the standard required to: handle and restrain horses of all classes for hoof procedures; use farriery tools to perform basic hoof care on horses; remove and replace shoes and clinch nails.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to perform hoof care on horses
  • 1.1. Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management.
  • 1.2. Organisation requirements for the care and handling of horses within the guidelines of animal health and welfare are recognised and understood.
  • 1.3. Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the process.
  • 1.4. Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary.
  • 1.5. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
2. Provide hoof care to horse
  • 2.1. Basic farriery tools are selected for appropriate use.
  • 2.2. Horses feet are picked up and hooves picked and cleaned according to set leg routines.
  • 2.3. Legs are held and the hoof presented to allow treatment to be carried out efficiently and safely.
  • 2.4. Basic hoof care (including routine trimming) is provided according to organisation guidelines and procedures.
  • 2.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
3. Replace dislodged and loose shoes
  • 3.1. Loose shoe is removed and straightened if required.
  • 3.2. Loose shoes are tightened by re-nailing or application of extra nails.
  • 3.3. Cast shoe is reapplied taking care to avoid injury to the animal and all nails are clinched.
  • 3.4. Farrier assistance is called where corrective trimming or shoe shaping is required.
4. Complete maintenance and administration
  • 4.1. Equipment is cleaned in according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.2. Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored according to with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
  • 4.3. All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
  • 4.4. All required documentation recorded accurately and promptly according to organisational requirements.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Hoof care procedures may include:
shoeing of all types and breeds of horses
hoof care (in particular young horses, requiring regular attention to minimise hoof damage through cracking, cuts or abrasions).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
handle and restrain horses of all classes for hoof procedures
use farriery tools to perform basic hoof care on horses
remove and replace shoes and clinch nails.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3418 RTE3137A Carry out basic hoof care procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE78 ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures Unit of competency