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Manage horse health and welfare

Manage horse health and welfare

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH408
State Code
OAB18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
061101 - Veterinary Science
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, implement and maintain horse health and welfare, including ensuring provision of safe, compliant housing; determining horse health problems; deciding on and administering treatment; and monitoring horse progress.The unit applies to individuals who have experience and specialised knowledge and skills in the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racehorses, and have responsibility for a work activity or area. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan horse health and emergency care procedures
  • 1.1 Develop health and emergency care protocols and programs and communicate to staff
  • 1.2 House horses in suitable and approved premises maintained to health and safety standards specified by rules of racing and other regulations
  • 1.3 Assess health status of individual horses
  • 1.4 Review characteristics, signs and symptoms of healthy and sick or injured horses
  • 1.5 Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures
  • 1.6 Identify signs and symptoms of distressed or injured horses and prioritise horse for treatment
2. Implement health management programs for horses
  • 2.1 Oversee health programs, including dental, vaccination, parasite control and hoof maintenance programs
  • 2.2 Record data and compile and update health records
3. Decide on treatment for horses
  • 3.1 Determine appropriate health care and management practices in line with stable and workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Discuss prognosis for common illnesses and injuries with key stable personnel and/or trainer
  • 3.3 Determine the need for veterinary assistance and/or specialist advice
  • 3.4 Evaluate treatment options and select preferred option for common injuries and illnesses
4. Administer treatment and monitor horse progress
  • 4.1 Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments
  • 4.2 Administer medication or treatments according to stable procedures, directions, and industry and animal welfare regulations
  • 4.3 Confirm methods of administering medication, recording treatment and monitoring injectable medication
  • 4.4 Administer medications, including oral and topical medications and inhalants, safely and ethically
  • 4.5 Bandage horses using techniques and pressure to address injury
  • 4.6 Monitor horse progress, reporting irregularities and maintaining records according to stable procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
S6940 RGRPSH408A Manage horse health and welfare Unit of competency