Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 1:47 PM AWST
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Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments
Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU506
ACMEQU506
State Code
ODV62
ODV62
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
091103 - Legal Studies
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, develop and evaluate policies and procedures relating to the financial, insurance and legislative requirements of a horse establishment. It includes the development and evaluation of workplace systems to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.This unit applies to individuals who have management and workplace health and safety responsibilities in a horse establishment, working independently and collaboratively with others within organisational guidelines. They analyse information, solve routine and at times complex problems, and convey information 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. Identify and comply with business legal requirements
- 1.1 Identify sources of legal advice and information relevant to the business
- 1.2 Identify relevant legislation, codes and regulatory requirements affecting structure and operations of the business
- 1.3 Examine business compliance and documentation requirements, seeking legal advice where appropriate
- 1.4 Develop policies and procedures consistent with identified laws and legal principles
2. Process and maintain business insurance requirements
- 2.1 Identify and assess insurance requirements and appropriate levels of cover to mitigate against identified business risks
- 2.2 Identify suitable insurers or brokers and obtain quotations
- 2.3 Acquire or update insurance cover as required
3. Implement policies and procedures to comply with legal requirements
- 3.1 Communicate policies and procedures to relevant individuals
- 3.2 Maintain currency of information communicated to staff
- 3.3 Implement monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with identified legal requirements
- 3.4 Maintain currency of legal documents and file documents to ensure security and accessibility
4. Analyse responsibilities and accountabilities of parties undertaking business transactions
- 4.1 Determine the relevant legal rules relating to ownership, purchase, lease/hire and sale of horses
- 4.2 Determine the relevant legal rules relating to the transfer of risk
- 4.3 Design and implement warranties in compliance with relevant laws
- 4.4 Ascertain legal remedies and enforcement options available for resolution of disputes
5. Negotiate and arrange contracts for goods and services
- 5.1 Develop or source contracts for relevant business activities according to contractual law requirements
- 5.2 Seek legal advice on contractual rights and obligations to clarify business liabilities
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAL21 | ACMPHR501 | Manage legal aspects of horse enterprises | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN6 | ACM50421 | Diploma of Equine Management | Qualification |