Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Performance Horse Management
Diploma of Performance Horse Management
ACM50417
BDM0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This is a qualification for the Performance Horse industry. Job roles may require a person to manage equine staff and business operations for a small to medium sized performance horse enterprise or function as part of a management team in a larger equine organisation.
The qualification applies to individuals who undertake management activities operating independently or within an enterprise management team.
The qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to:
manage physical, financial and human resources
manage operational functions related to horse care, nutrition, health, welfare, training, breeding and preparation for events
manage farm and business operations
develop business plans and operational procedures
monitor, review and report on operational performance.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
^ From 1 July 2022 the elective unit HLTAID003 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID011 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units
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:
- four (4) from electives listed below
- up to 2 from the electives listed below and/or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI690 | SISOEQO418 | Apply anatomy and physiology to equine performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BBD73 | ACMPHR405 | Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBE82 | ACMPHR401 | Interpret equine behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBD68 | ACMPHR504 | Manage equine nutrition | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAN39 | AHCWHS501 | Manage work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAT52 | AHCBIO403 | Plan and implement a farm or enterprise biosecurity plan | 110 | Unit of competency |
| BAO59 | AHCBUS508 | Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUH57 | BSBSMB404 | Undertake small business planning | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN6 | ACM50421 | Diploma of Equine Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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