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Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR304
State Code
OBB42
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 assess the suitability of horses for specific uses, and defines the standard required to identify horse conformation, assess soundness and temperament of horses, and maintain accurate data documentation.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction, taking responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding and other 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. Assess horse conformation
  • 1.1 Observe horse body language and behaviour to identify potential safety risks prior to approaching individual horses
  • 1.2 Determine conformation requirements for specific use of a horse
  • 1.3 Evaluate the conformation of a horse using relevant horse sector criteria and practices
  • 1.4 Report on the desirable conformation of a horse
2. Report on unsoundness and blemishes in the horse
  • 2.1 Examine the horse for unsoundness and blemishes using safe horse handling techniques
  • 2.2 Record unsoundness and blemishes detected, including those on the fore and hind limbs and hooves, and assess level of effect for specific use
  • 2.3 Report issues of unsoundness to relevant personnel
3. Report on the way of going of horses
  • 3.1 Evaluate and report on essential elements of the way of going of the horse
  • 3.2 Assess and report on the natural gaits of the horse
  • 3.3 Detect and report defects in the way of going of the horse, including lameness
4. Report on undesirable behaviours and habits of horses
  • 4.1 Observe and determine any behavioural issues the horse has that could pose a workplace risk or impact on horse suitability for purpose
  • 4.2 Report behavioural issues that may be hazardous to people and other horses, according to workplace practices
5. Evaluate overall suitability of the horse for specific uses
  • 5.1 Identify the horse characteristics needed for a specific use
  • 5.2 Analyse findings from examining and observing individual horses to determine suitability for the specified use
  • 5.3 Identify breed of horse and determine the effect this may have on suitability for use
  • 5.4 Report on the findings of horse suitability for specific uses using correct concepts and horse industry terminology
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD79 ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses Unit of competency