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Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses

Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses

Module
National Code
VBP539
State Code
36749
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/11/2007
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required by a farrier in the preparation of the foot of a horse exhibiting moderate faults or defects, and the application of an appropriate shoe to alleviate the problem. A number of horses should be fitted which exhibit a range of common faults and defects where the level of diagnosis and remedial technique is regarded as moderate.
This unit forms part of the requirements of the trade qualification for farriery.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
7144 21677VIC Certificate III in Farriery Accredited course