Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What information may be gathered and managed?
An annual calendar of events ,may be complied for a commercial horse stud, including:
timing of events and operations throughout the year
stock affected by the difference events and operations.
Discussions may be held about the management of stock and resources for the year, including:
classes of stud horses, including mares (wet and dry), maiden and foaling, stallions and teasers, weanlings and yearlings, performance horses, horses entered for sale /events
staffing
stabling and yards
paddock rotation and pasture management equipment.

What relevant information might be recorded and reported?
Dates, times and periods of operation and maintenance, chemicals and other substances used including quantities and methods, and readings from temperature and flow-rate gauges. This information will be recorded in record keeping systems that may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

Who specifies the relevant requirements for stud entry?
Breed societies, the keeper of the relevant stud book, and/or show committees.

What organisation procedures may apply to this standard?
Work procedures will be based on sound agricultural principles and practices and may include supervisors oral or written instructions, livestock production program, organisation standard operating procedures, specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures.

What administrative procedures are involved in complying with breed society rules when nominating and registering horses?
Horse description and recording of colour and markings, completion of entry forms supplied, recording brands, recording of health and vaccination procedures and stall allocation.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise the OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systematic and run at an operational level. They are listed below:
implement OHS policy and procedures
strictly observing manual handling codes of practice
avoiding hazards, such as kicks, bites and crushing from horses
using safe working practices, include the need to communicate proposed actions with horses to all personnel in close proximity to avoid accidents
carrying out all procedures in compliance with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Acts, their regulations and the relevant codes of practice.

What details should accompany mares arriving at stud?
The owners name, address and phone number, last service date, stallion that last covered the mare, approximate foaling date, colour, identifying marks and brands, and gear arriving with the mare.

What may stud operational records include?
Horse histories, veterinary treatments, feeding regimes, breeding histories, relevant pedigrees and family traits.

What returns information may receipts include?
It may include agistment costs, stallion or breeding service costs, and veterinary procedures.

What costs may expenditure include?
It may include wages, professional services, feed costs, veterinary medicine costs, property overhead costs, and operational costs.

What information may be gathered and managed?
An annual calendar of events ,may be complied for a commercial horse stud, including:
timing of events and operations throughout the year
stock affected by the difference events and operations.
Discussions may be held about the management of stock and resources for the year, including:
classes of stud horses, including mares (wet and dry), maiden and foaling, stallions and teasers, weanlings and yearlings, performance horses, horses entered for sale /events
staffing
stabling and yards
paddock rotation and pasture management equipment.

What relevant information might be recorded and reported?
Dates, times and periods of operation and maintenance, chemicals and other substances used including quantities and methods, and readings from temperature and flow-rate gauges. This information will be recorded in record keeping systems that may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records.

Who specifies the relevant requirements for stud entry?
Breed societies, the keeper of the relevant stud book, and/or show committees.

What organisation procedures may apply to this standard?
Work procedures will be based on sound agricultural principles and practices and may include supervisors oral or written instructions, livestock production program, organisation standard operating procedures, specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets, manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures.

What administrative procedures are involved in complying with breed society rules when nominating and registering horses?
Horse description and recording of colour and markings, completion of entry forms supplied, recording brands, recording of health and vaccination procedures and stall allocation.

What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise the OHS risk?
The range of actions are both systematic and run at an operational level. They are listed below:
implement OHS policy and procedures
strictly observing manual handling codes of practice
avoiding hazards, such as kicks, bites and crushing from horses
using safe working practices, include the need to communicate proposed actions with horses to all personnel in close proximity to avoid accidents
carrying out all procedures in compliance with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Acts, their regulations and the relevant codes of practice.

What details should accompany mares arriving at stud?
The owners name, address and phone number, last service date, stallion that last covered the mare, approximate foaling date, colour, identifying marks and brands, and gear arriving with the mare.

What may stud operational records include?
Horse histories, veterinary treatments, feeding regimes, breeding histories, relevant pedigrees and family traits.

What returns information may receipts include?
It may include agistment costs, stallion or breeding service costs, and veterinary procedures.

What costs may expenditure include?
It may include wages, professional services, feed costs, veterinary medicine costs, property overhead costs, and operational costs.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in carrying out stud stable management duties requires evidence of the ability to complete appropriate forms and records, manage the nomination of horses for sale and exhibition, maintain operational and breeding records, and supervise financial and business management affairs.
The skills and knowledge required to carry out stud stable management duties must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, if competence is evident in supervision of business management and financial affairs at a stud, it must be transferable to small or large enterprises.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

requirements and procedures laid down by the relevant breed societies or the keeper of the relevant stud book
the nature of actual stud business in which the individual works, and some understanding of the established processes and protocols
relevant legislation and regulations relating to waste and environment management, animal health and welfare, and employment of staff and contractors
appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturers' instructions and enterprise procedures/instructions
relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace OHS, and the use and control of machinery and equipment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

through communication with breed societies and stud book keepers develop a range of procedures that meet their needs
collate information and report accurately on financial matters
read and interpret cost sheets, production information, target statistics, quantities of feed and other inputs, and material Safety Data Sheets
prepare and present production and other information in a manner that is readily accessible for both management and operators.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

requirements and procedures laid down by the relevant breed societies or the keeper of the relevant stud book
the nature of actual stud business in which the individual works, and some understanding of the established processes and protocols
relevant legislation and regulations relating to waste and environment management, animal health and welfare, and employment of staff and contractors
appropriate legislative requirements, manufacturers' instructions and enterprise procedures/instructions
relevant State/Territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice with regard to workplace OHS, and the use and control of machinery and equipment.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

through communication with breed societies and stud book keepers develop a range of procedures that meet their needs
collate information and report accurately on financial matters
read and interpret cost sheets, production information, target statistics, quantities of feed and other inputs, and material Safety Data Sheets
prepare and present production and other information in a manner that is readily accessible for both management and operators.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
In communicating with the stud network and a range of societies and groups. (3)

Communicating ideas and information
In communicating with the stud network and a range of societies and groups. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through the management of stud physical and financial records. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Through the management of stud physical and financial records. (3)

Planning and organising activities
By collating information and completing entry requirements. (3)

Planning and organising activities
By collating information and completing entry requirements. (3)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others to achieve overall stud goals. (3)

Working with others and in teams
In working with others to achieve overall stud goals. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In calculating financial aspects of the enterprise. (3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
In calculating financial aspects of the enterprise. (3)

Solving problems
By ensuring timely completion of entries or meeting financial deadlines. (3)

Solving problems
By ensuring timely completion of entries or meeting financial deadlines. (3)

Using technology
When calculating and communicating. (3)

Using technology
When calculating and communicating. (3)