Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Horse Care
Certificate II in Horse Care
ACM20221
BHN3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for entry level horse care workers, that are required to handle horses. They may also ride horses.
Individuals in these roles perform routine horse care tasks under supervision including stable cleaning, horse handling, feeding, grooming, gear fitting and exercising. They apply solutions to a range of predictable problems and collaborate with others to care for horses and horse environments. Workplaces may include horse agistment, yards, stables, event venues, breeding studs, riding centres, livestock sites, equine veterinary facilities and horse education facilities.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:Thirteen (13) units of competency:
- five (5) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome in horse related industries. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- five (5) units must be selected from any of the units in Groups A and B
- the remaining three (3) units from may be selected from Groups A, B, or C, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
- electives from Group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV40 | ACMEQU216 | Check and treat horses | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODV74 | ACMEQU213 | Follow safe work practices in equine industries | 35 | Unit of competency |
| ODV44 | ACMEQU212 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| ODV60 | ACMEQU217 | Load and unload horses | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODV46 | ACMEQU215 | Provide daily care for horses | 55 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Horse Exercise, Riding, Presentation and Transport Elective Units
Five (5) units must be selected from any of the units in Groups A and B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV82 | ACMEQU219 | Develop riding skills for exercising horses | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODV76 | ACMEQU220 | Lunge educated horses | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODV81 | ACMEQU218 | Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODV67 | ACMEQU311 | Prepare horses for presentation at an event | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODV73 | ACMEQU314 | Provide non-riding exercise to horses | 55 | Unit of competency |
| ODV79 | ACMEQU308 | Transport horses using a road vehicle | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Stock Work and General Elective Units
Five (5) units must be selected from any of the units in Groups A and B. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Prerequisite Units
Electives from Group C can only be selected where required as a prerequisite. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE58 | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE65 | ACMEQU202 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BBE61 | ACMEQU206 | Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDN6 | ACM20217 | Certificate II in Horse Care | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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