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Raise young horses

Raise young horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR306
State Code
OBB46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to raise young horses, including observing foal development, meeting dietary needs, and handling and assisting with educating young horses.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding and horse industry environments.No 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor young horse development
  • 1.1 Observe and assess young horse health, conformation, development and behaviour
  • 1.2 Detect and report symptoms of ill health, common diseases, undesirable conformation and developmental disorders
  • 1.3 Record young horse health and growth rate according to workplace practices
  • 1.4 Vaccinate young horses under instruction
2. Monitor young horse behaviour
  • 2.1 Observe young horse behaviour
  • 2.2 Detect and report signs of stress to relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Record observed behaviour according to workplace practices
  • 2.4 Provide enrichment activities to young horses
3. Meet the dietary requirements of young horses
  • 3.1 Monitor young horses for signs of adequate nutrition
  • 3.2 Wean foals onto suitable pasture and supplement with feeds
  • 3.3 Meet feed requirements of growing horses
  • 3.4 Ensure feeding plans for young horses are appropriate for purpose
4. Handle and assist with the education of young horses
  • 4.1 Check paddocks and facilities to minimise the risk of injury and blemishes to young horses
  • 4.2 Use safe and ethical horse handling techniques to assist in educating young horses to be led and tied up
  • 4.3 Provide young horses with social support of other young horses and/or nanny mare or gelding
  • 4.4 Train weanlings and yearlings to parade for sale
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE31 ACMHBR311 Raise young horses Unit of competency