Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry

Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry

Qualification
National Code:
ACM40517
State Code:
BDN7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2017
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1125
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 29/11/2017 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification covers work activities undertaken by an equine dental service provider who is engaged or employed to provide day-to-day dental care and treatment services for routine dental correction and oral care for equines. Equine dental service providers must make referrals to registered veterinarians for work outside of their professional scope of practice.

To achieve this qualification, the individual must provide evidence of completion of at least 120 hours of work, during which they performed the tasks detailed in the assessment requirements (performance evidence section) of the units of competency.

The scope of practice for equine dental service providers is determined by state and territory legislative and regulatory requirements. Users of this qualification must refer to the relevant legislation and regulations in the development of training and assessment strategies.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Eighteen (18) units of competency:
- thirteen (13) core units plus
- five (5) 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to five (5) from the electives listed below
- up to five (5) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBE58 ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour 55 Unit of competency
BBE73 ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work 40 Unit of competency
BBF20 ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment 55 Unit of competency
BBE63 ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral function efficiency 45 Unit of competency
BBD76 ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care 60 Unit of competency
BBE65 ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely 90 Unit of competency
BBE86 ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions 100 Unit of competency
BAT82 AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
AUH72 BSBSMB405 Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
BBE96 ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments 90 Unit of competency
S6936 RGRPSH308A Provide first aid and emergency care for horses 100 Unit of competency
BBD41 ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements 110 Unit of competency
BBE72 ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

Up to five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBF12 ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment 60 Unit of competency
S6935 RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance 100 Unit of competency
BBE88 ACMSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
AUH17 BSBSMB402 Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
BBE39 ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement 120 Unit of competency
AUK98 BSBWOR204 Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D777 ACM40512 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHN4 ACM50521 Diploma of Equine Allied Health Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information