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Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery

Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR306
State Code
BBE68
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, repair and make a variety of tools used in standard farriery workplaces.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify tools requiring repair, replacement or manufacture
  • 1.1 Identify unsafe, faulty or unsuitable hand tools and mark them for repair, replacement or manufacture
  • 1.2 Determine specifications for those hand tools to be maintained, repaired or made
  • 1.3 Confirm work instructions or seek advice from appropriate personnel
2. Maintain, repair or make hand tools used in farriery
  • 2.1 Make or repair hand tools according to workplace practices
  • 2.2 Temper or harden tools that are newly made or repaired
  • 2.3 Use appropriate quenching agents
  • 2.4 Check finished tool against specifications and quality requirements
3. Store hand tools
  • 3.1 Store repaired or newly made hand tools
  • 3.2 Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3891 ACMFAR306A Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAL41 ACMFAR318 Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN8 ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery Qualification