Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Equine Management
Diploma of Equine Management
ACM50421
BHN6
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 reflects the role of individuals who work in a management capacity in a small to medium sized equine establishment or who function as part of a management team in a larger equine establishment. Individuals in these roles have a high degree of autonomy and manage staff, horses and operations in a range of equine workplaces which may include performance horse or sport establishments, agistment centres, and coaching/riding centres or similar.
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:Fourteen (14) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units plus
- six (6) 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 six (6) from electives listed below
- up to two (2) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAR60 | AHCLSK404 | Implement and monitor animal welfare programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE98 | BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCG31 | BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OAL23 | ACMINF502 | Manage equine biosecurity and infection control | 110 | Unit of competency |
| ODV69 | ACMEQU502 | Manage horse health care | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODV66 | ACMEQU501 | Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODV62 | ACMEQU506 | Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments | 80 | Unit of competency |
| ODV49 | ACMEQU512 | Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment | 115 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Horse Management
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from groups A to D. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Farm Management
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from groups A to D. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAP76 | AHCWRK510 | Audit site operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAN31 | AHCLSK413 | Design livestock handling facilities | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBK54 | AHCAGB513 | Develop a farm plan | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OCU06 | AHCECR506 | Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BBE88 | ACMSUS401 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVD13 | SISXFAC003 | Implement facility maintenance programs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODV48 | ACMEQU504 | Manage horse pastures | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAQ17 | AHCMOM501 | Manage machinery and equipment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBK53 | AHCAGB512 | Plan and manage infrastructure | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BAM11 | AHCMOM402 | Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Stud Management (Breeding)
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from groups A to D. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODU46 | AHCLSK422 | Identify and select animals for breeding | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBB27 | RGRHBR504 | Manage horse breeding operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBB26 | RGRHBR505 | Oversee administration of stud records | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODU67 | AHCAIS402 | Supervise artificial breeding and embryo transfer programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D General (Business)
Up to six (6) units may be chosen from groups A to D. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDM0 | ACM50417 | Diploma of Performance Horse Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must:
have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses
ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces
OR
have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
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