Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry

Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry

Qualification
National Code:
ACM40512
State Code:
D777
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0611 - Veterinary Studies
Original TGA Release Date
07/12/2012
Approved Date
30/06/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1190
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 07/12/2012 Current Approved
Description

Description This qualification relates to the work activities undertaken by an equine dental service provider who is engaged or employed to provide day-to-day dental care and treatment services that provide routine dental correction and oral care for horses. The duties require judgement and the ability to accurately communicate information concerning horse health related to equine dental care to clients as well as the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.

Job Roles: The job role that this qualification describes includes:
Certified Equine Dental Service Provider

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seventeen (17) units of competency must be achieved:
- twelve (12) core units plus
- five (5) elective units.

The five (5) units can be chosen from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be aligned to Certificates III or IV and be relevant to work undertaken in the equine dentistry sector
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D3917 ACMINF301A Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work 30 Unit of competency
WC264 ACMEQD404A Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment 60 Unit of competency
WC262 ACMEQD402A Determine equine oral function efficiency 50 Unit of competency
WC267 ACMEQU402A Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care 60 Unit of competency
S6927 RGRPSH201A Handle horses 70 Unit of competency
WC263 ACMEQD403A Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions 110 Unit of competency
D3921 ACMOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety processes 70 Unit of competency
S8082 BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
WC265 ACMEQD405A Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments 100 Unit of competency
S6936 RGRPSH308A Provide first aid and emergency care for horses 100 Unit of competency
WC266 ACMEQU401A Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements 110 Unit of competency
WC261 ACMEQD401A Work within an equine dental service provision framework 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

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

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WC269 ACMEQU404A Evaluate fit of saddlery and equipment 60 Unit of competency
S6935 RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance 100 Unit of competency
D3885 ACMSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 30 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
WC268 ACMEQU403A Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement 120 Unit of competency
D1027 BSBWOR204A Use business technology 30 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN7 ACM40517 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information