Unit of competency Outline

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Apply horse identification techniques

Apply horse identification techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU304
State Code
OBD66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
15/11/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to accurately identify horses using a range of methods. It covers knowledge of horse physical features, permanent and temporary forms of identification, and industry sources of information on horse identification. It has application in a range of equine sectors and can be customised to identify other large animals or livestock. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for identifying horses as part of their work duties, including rangers and animal rescue responders, and those working on horse properties, transport, equine veterinary facilities, sale yards and racing facilities. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret horse identification information
  • 1.1 Identify reasons for and uses of horse identification information
  • 1.2 Identify key features, characteristics and terminology for identifying horses
  • 1.3 Source industry registers and systems to access horse information for relevant equine sector
  • 1.4 Identify purposes, advantages and limitations of temporary and permanent methods used for horse identification
2. Identify horses accurately
  • 2.1 Search horse for any permanent identifiers, including scanning for microchip, to identify the horse accurately
  • 2.2 Interpret information in temporary forms of identification to assist with horse identification
  • 2.3 Ascertain proof of ownership by matching horse identification and ownership information
3. Record horse identity information
  • 3.1 Record details of horses, including person presenting the horse and point of origin
  • 3.2 Check identification and record movement and destination details of outgoing horses
  • 3.3 Maintain accurate and current horse identification records according to organisational requirements
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