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Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines

Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR308
State Code
BBD84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to make shoeing plans for ae equine and contribute to the maintenance of equine health and wellbeing by applying disease and infection containment to their lower legs and feet.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work 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 are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify features of equine anatomy relevant to farriery services
  • 1.1 Identify the features and biomechanical functions of the lower limb and foot that apply to farriery
  • 1.2 Compare differences between ideal and problematic feet and describe their impact on shoeing needs
  • 1.3 Identify the general principles of foot care for equines
  • 1.4 Recognise the symptoms of foot malformation, injury and disease
2. Determine the shoeing requirements and a foot care program
  • 2.1 Determine the type of work done by the equine according to its gait, conformation and way-of-going
  • 2.2 Use safe zones and handling techniques when observing and examining equines
  • 2.3 Examine the wear patterns of existing shoes and determine the condition of feet
  • 2.4 Report foot or hoof malformation, injury or disease to carer or owner
  • 2.5 Discuss the foot care and shoeing plan and get agreement on a proposed course of action
  • 2.6 Advise on routine and preventative hoof care and undertake agreed actions
  • 2.7 Maintain records on each equine according to workplace practices
3. Provide non-veterinarian equine health care
  • 3.1 Identify symptoms of common equine ailments
  • 3.2 Take appropriate action when malformation, injury or disease are suspected
  • 3.3 Advise on, or apply, non-veterinarian treatments
  • 3.4 Seek advice from, and refer to, a veterinarian or other specialist where specialist treatment is required
4. Apply disease and infection containment procedures
  • 4.1 Demonstrate isolation and quarantine strategies for infection control
  • 4.2 Follow defined procedures for notifiable diseases and biosecurity maintenance
  • 4.3 Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3893 ACMFAR308A Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAL32 ACMFAR408 Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN8 ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery Qualification