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Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations

Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR405
State Code
OAL35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2019
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/05/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the process of planning, coordinating and recording equine services work activities.The unit applies to individuals who apply knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery or hoof care services across different equine industry sectors.Workplace health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm and clarify work requirements
  • 1.1 Interpret requirements relating to the equine services and health and safety issues in spoken messages or written information
  • 1.2 Clarify or seek additional information from employer, client or other personnel relating to the equine services
  • 1.3 Follow industry procedures and confirm instructions for relevant tasks
2. Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements
  • 2.1 Gather and interpret specific, relevant information related to equine service activities and health and safety issues
  • 2.2 Record equine service information accurately and legibly
  • 2.3 Establish appropriate contact with clients or other personnel following good practice customer service
  • 2.4 Ensure enquiries and confirmation of activities are carried out clearly and concisely
3. Prepare for worksite activities
  • 3.1 Follow health and safety in the workplace requirements, and select, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment, according to the type of work activity undertaken
  • 3.2 Follow establishment protocols for entry to the worksite
  • 3.3 Clarify work requirements and the order of activities and time allocation with designated personnel
  • 3.4 Identify and plan personnel, equipment and resource requirements according to the scope of work and instructions
  • 3.5 Identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks and report risks beyond own control or authority
  • 3.6 Select, use, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications
4. Complete required documentation
  • 4.1 Document personnel, activities, timelines and resource usage for task according to workplace practices
  • 4.2 Use key features and functions of workplace technology to record information
5. Maintain business records
  • 5.1 Collect information relevant to business operations and enter into manual record keeping system and/or computerised system
  • 5.2 Organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination to others
  • 5.3 Prepare reports and records to provide to third parties
6. Maintain stock and resources
  • 6.1 Monitor stock and resources to maintain required levels
  • 6.2 Pack or store stock and resources to avoid losses and wastage
  • 6.3 Keep records and produce stock control reports to inform resource use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE79 ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEE1 ACM30918 Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care Qualification
BHN5 ACM30921 Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care Qualification
BEE0 ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery Qualification