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Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities

Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR315
State Code
OAL44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2019
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/05/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use and care for a range of hand tools and battery and electric power tools to carry out farriery or hoof care activities.The unit applies to individuals who use a range of tools and practical skills while working with and preparing shoes and hoof care products for equines.Workplace 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. No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select appropriate tools for farriery or hoof care activities
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements and select appropriate hand and/or power tools for task
  • 1.2 Check selected tools for serviceability and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair or replacement
  • 1.3 Identify blunt or worn tools and take action to sharpen, rectify or replace according to workplace requirements and manufactuers' specifications
2. Use hand and power tools safely
  • 2.1 Prepare work area and organise access to tools to ensure smooth workflow
  • 2.2 Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Adhere to safety requirements before, during and after use
  • 2.4 Notify others in area of use of tools and potential reaction of equine
  • 2.5 Use tools safely and according to manufacturers' specifications
  • 2.6 Use tools to produce desired outcomes according to hoof care plan and task specifications including shape, size and finish
3. Maintain hand and power tools
  • 3.1 Carry out routine maintenance of tools, including sharpening, using standard practices and techniques
  • 3.2 Repair or replace defective or unsafe tools
  • 3.3 Store and secure tools safely in appropriate location according to workplace requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEE1 ACM30918 Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care Qualification
BHN5 ACM30921 Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care Qualification
BEE0 ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery Qualification