This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the nutritional requirements of horses to reflect their class, condition and purpose, and to plan and monitor the efficacy of feed programs.This unit is applicable to individuals who have management responsibilities for maintaining horses in optimum health and condition and overseeing their nutritional requirements within the horse breeding sector.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.