Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare and care for horses to perform at events

Prepare and care for horses to perform at events

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU312
State Code
ODV75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and care for horses and support team members to perform successfully at horse events. It includes preparing resources for horse events, caring for and gearing up horses during events, and supporting team members to perform at events. This unit applies to workers who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgment to interpret horse event regulations and venue requirements to prepare horses and others for events. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities, solve predictable and unpredictable problems, and may have responsibility for highly valuable animals. Work environments may include wash bays, grooming bays, yards and stables, which may also be at competition and event venues.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories. Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for event
  • 1.1 Confirm event eligibility, location, rules, facilities, timing and horse required
  • 1.2 Identify hazards, and assess and control risks related to health and safety of workers and horse arising from tasks undertaken to prepare for and during event
  • 1.3 Check appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used by workers involved in tasks undertaken to prepare for and during event
  • 1.4 Check all pre-event washing, grooming and trimming of horse has been completed, in readiness for transport of horse to event
  • 1.5 Review event schedule, and check, clean, adjust and pack horse gear and equipment
  • 1.6 Prepare and pack suitable horse feeds, water, bedding, treatments and related tools, equipment and resources required for the event
  • 1.7 Prepare horse for safe transport to event location and load onto transport vehicle, according to horse requirements and animal welfare legislation
2. Care for horse at event site
  • 2.1 Unload horse from transport vehicle and check for signs of illness, injury and distress
  • 2.2 Ensure horse is fed, watered and rugged as required
  • 2.3 Monitor horse health and check for signs of illness, injury and distress
  • 2.4 Unpack and store equipment safely and securely according to venue and workplace requirements
  • 2.5 Groom horse according to event requirements
  • 2.6 Ensure horse is suitably and safely controlled and secured, taking into account risks posed by other horses
  • 2.7 Move horse safely among people, other horses and vehicles using appropriate low stress handling and risk control practices
3. Gear-up horse for event
  • 3.1 Confirm the time and location horse is required
  • 3.2 Ensure competition or lot numbers are correct and are fitted to horse, handler and/or rider according to competition requirements
  • 3.3 Check gear requirements, and fit and adjust gear to horse
  • 3.4 Complete final check, and spot clean if required
  • 3.5 Present and hand over horse to handler, rider and/or driver
4. Provide support during event
  • 4.1 Present self, horse and competitor at event locations on time according to event rules, dress code, official instructions and horse welfare guidelines
  • 4.2 Assist competitors and team members before, during and after the performance to meet event rules and venue requirements
5. Complete post-event care
  • 5.1 Check horse for signs of illness, injury or distress, and action and/or report as required
  • 5.2 Cool down horse post-event performance and remove event gear
  • 5.3 Remove and/or brush out plaits, braids, makeup, hoof dressing and studs as required in a timely manner after event
  • 5.4 Provide horse with shelter, feed and water, and monitor horse, taking into account individual horse requirements and weather conditions
  • 5.5 Clean and store horse gear and related event equipment
  • 5.6 Check quantity and quality of horse feed, water, bedding and grooming products, and action as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBF09 ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities Unit of competency
BBE75 ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHN7 ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care Qualification