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Manage presentation of horses for sale or show

Manage presentation of horses for sale or show

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU416
State Code
ODV72
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, oversee and present horses for sale or show. It includes knowledge of breed standards, and a range of sport, sales and show requirements, including for events held online and at physical venues. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for coordinating the preparation and presentation of horses for sale or show events. They work autonomously and in teams and apply technical knowledge of horses to optimise their presentation. They provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems related to sale and show events.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan preparation for horse sale or show event
  • 1.1 Identify and determine presentation and preparation requirements for specific sale or show event, addressing online and/or physical requirements
  • 1.2 Liaise with relevant event organisers to clarify and confirm involvement at sale or show event
  • 1.3 Develop a preparation plan that includes horse exercise or conditioning program and required health checks
  • 1.4 Conduct a safety and biosecurity risk assessment and determine control measures
  • 1.5 Organise corporate branding and presentation requirements for sale or show event
2. Prepare horses for sale or show event
  • 2.1 Assess risks associated with horse level of education and handling experience, and implement control measures
  • 2.2 Train horses to be accustomed to gear and equipment used during preparation phase and for sale or show
  • 2.3 Rug horses according to safety, weather and required presentation standards, where required
  • 2.4 Train and condition horses, taking into consideration age and fitness level, using safe, low stress techniques
  • 2.5 Prepare horses for travel, proximity to other horses and for sale or show environments
3. Present horses at sale or show to maximise potential for success
  • 3.1 Identify and comply with specific sale or show venue requirements for presentation of horses
  • 3.2 Confirm handler dress requirements and corporate or team branding complies with sale or show requirements
  • 3.3 Coordinate preparation and grooming of individual horses to emphasise conformation qualities
  • 3.4 Monitor horse health and identify early stress indicators in a show or sale environment
  • 3.5 Present individual horses for inspection, performing required actions according to sale or show requirements
4. Finalise sale or show event activities
  • 4.1 Organise relevant documentation and handover and transportation of horses as required
  • 4.2 Evaluate outcomes of the sale or show with relevant personnel and determine improvements to planning future sale or show events
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD34 ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
CDY1 ACM40921 Certificate IV in Equine Care Qualification
BHN6 ACM50421 Diploma of Equine Management Qualification