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Provide horse clipping services

Provide horse clipping services

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU425
State Code
ODV68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to clip horses according to agreed client requirements. It also covers the care and maintenance of clipping equipment.The unit applies to individuals who perform clipping and grooming services for clients. They work autonomously, take responsibility for their own work and apply specialised horse grooming knowledge and skills to provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish client requirements and horse characteristics
  • 1.1 Confirm horse clipping requirements, style and expectations with client
  • 1.2 Clarify information about horse behaviour, previous experience and reaction to clipping, and potential safety risks
  • 1.3 Determine need for sedation to carry out clipping, considering health and safety requirements and equine welfare and comfort
  • 1.4 Follow appropriate protocols and relevant state/territory legislation relating to sedation, and advise client to organise with a registered veterinarian, if sedation is assessed as necessary
  • 1.5 Determine a clipping plan, taking into consideration client, horse and safety requirements and, if required, support from an assistant
2. Prepare for horse clipping
  • 2.1 Confirm horse is clean prior to clipping
  • 2.2 Select equipment to meet clip requirements and as an alternative to sedation where appropriate and undertake equipment pre-operational safety checks
  • 2.3 Select safe area for clipping and appropriate horse restraints
  • 2.4 Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate for activity
3. Clip horse
  • 3.1 Approach, handle and restrain horse using safe, low stress techniques according to animal welfare and health and safety requirements
  • 3.2 Plait horse mane or tail as required
  • 3.3 Mark up area to be clipped for partial clips as required
  • 3.4 Accustom horse to clippers prior to commencing, and touch sensitive areas before clipping
  • 3.5 Use appropriate equipment and technique to clip horse coat and specific body areas
  • 3.6 Recognise when horse behaviour indicates a potential safety risk requiring support of an assistant or to discontinue clipping
  • 3.7 Monitor and maintain health and safety for self and others, and horse welfare, during the activity
4. Finalise horse clipping
  • 4.1 Brush, hose or wash horse at completion of clipping to remove loose hair, and apply conditioning products if required
  • 4.2 Care for horse after clipping according to horse needs and workplace practice
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain clipping equipment in a condition appropriate for future use and according to manufacturer instructions
  • 4.4 Clean and tidy work area and dispose of waste, taking into consideration health and safety, environmental and biosecurity requirements
  • 4.5 Hand over horse to client and complete records and transactions
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHN8 ACM40921 Certificate IV in Equine Care Qualification