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Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines

Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR310
State Code
BBE18
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fit shoes to equines that exhibit a range of common faults and defects where the level of assessment and remedial technique is regarded as moderate. It includes the shaping, fitting and modification of shoes, including shoes to ease break over, sole relief and various forms of clip placementThe unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify shoeing needs of individual equines
  • 1.1 Handle equines to reduce stress and alarm, monitor behaviour to eliminate risks to equine or handlers, and use restraints according to workplace practices
  • 1.2 Observe gait and conformation, including trotting the equine to identify any signs of lameness
  • 1.3 Observe and identify moderate faults and defects that may be alleviated
  • 1.4 Adopt a working position that maintains comfort of the equine and ensures comfort and personal safety
  • 1.5 Use appropriate tools to remove shoes, ensuring no damage is caused to the feet
  • 1.6 Clean feet of foreign bodies to facilitate examination of the hoof
  • 1.7 Examine the shoe and assess implications of the wear pattern
  • 1.8 Report any conditions requiring higher-level treatment by a veterinarian or other specialist
  • 1.9 Amend the shoeing plan, taking into account conditions of the feet not previously identifiable
2. Trim and prepare feet
  • 2.1 Use shoeing tools to trim and prepare feet to achieve balance, level and shape, and to correct any identified foot defects
  • 2.2 Conduct trimming operations without injury to equine feet
  • 2.3 Check work while in progress and on completion to ensure quality outcomes of foot preparation have been achieved
3. Fit shoes
  • 3.1 Select correct type, material and size of shoes, and make modifications according to shoeing plan
  • 3.2 Select suitable tools to fit shoes
  • 3.3 Shape selected shoes to incorporate any ancillary features as determined by the shoeing plan
  • 3.4 Fit shoes to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
  • 3.5 Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe and any ancillary features to achieve correct fit
4. Attach shoes and finish shoeing process
  • 4.1 Select suitable tools and nails for attaching and clenching shoes
  • 4.2 Attach the shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
  • 4.3 Finish the hoof using clenching process, and assess the finished job and welfare of the equine
  • 4.4 Trot and/or walk the equine to identify any signs of lameness
  • 4.5 Inform the responsible person of farriery procedures completed, and advise on future foot care requirements and the welfare of the equine
  • 4.6 Update records of service according to workplace practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3895 ACMFAR310A Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAL38 ACMFAR402 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN8 ACM30517 Certificate III in Farriery Qualification