Unit of competency Outline
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Manage international opportunities for horses
Manage international opportunities for horses
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU503
ACMEQU503
State Code
ODV55
ODV55
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
080311 - International Business
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage processes for identifying and participating in international events. It includes assessing feasibility, resource implications, compliance with international regulations, managing transport and accommodation arrangements, and meeting quarantine obligations. It is relevant to a range of horse events and performance disciplines.The unit applies to individuals who have a broad range of skills and experience working in managerial roles in horse operations. They analyse information, solve routine and at times complex problems and convey information and skills to others.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. Evaluate relevant international horse event opportunities
- 1.1 Identify suitable international events, dates and locations for relevant sport, discipline or recreational purpose
- 1.2 Identify legislative requirements and event rules related to participating in an international horse event
- 1.3 Research qualifying and entry requirements for international event
- 1.4 Assess the suitability of individual horses and risks associated with participating in an international event
- 1.5 Evaluate resources required and costs to participate in international event
- 1.6 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis for participating in international event
2. Manage resources and logistics for participating in international event
- 2.1 Research and select international horse travel and insurance supplier, and organise requirements
- 2.2 Arrange schedules to minimise health, biosecurity and performance risks associated with long-haul transport
- 2.3 Arrange transport and accommodation for horses and personnel within the destination country
- 2.4 Determine nutrition, health and welfare issues associated with travel to destination country
- 2.5 Source industry specialists within the destination country to support activities
- 2.6 Develop and implement strategies to control risks associated with safe horse handling, biosecurity and international travel
3. Manage international biosecurity requirements
- 3.1 Research relevant import and export quarantine and biosecurity regulations
- 3.2 Determine and comply with biosecurity and health management requirements of the destination country
- 3.3 Arrange pre-export quarantine facilities with relevant authorities
- 3.4 Organise and manage quarantine and biosecurity arrangements for return of horses
4. Evaluate outcomes of participating in international events
- 4.1 Complete international event activities and document outcomes and lessons learned
- 4.2 Evaluate outcomes of international event with relevant personnel
- 4.3 Determine improvements to planning for future international events
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD63 | ACMPHR404 | Manage international opportunities for performance horses | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN6 | ACM50421 | Diploma of Equine Management | Qualification |