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Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMFAR404
State Code
OAL36
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare the hooves of an equine to address particular needs and fabricate and apply an appropriate action (shoe or hoof protection) to alleviate problems. The unit applies to individuals who have experience handling equines and who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.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 occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine special needs of individual equines
  • 1.1 Identify hoof defects or conformation problems that may be fixed or alleviated by a farrier
  • 1.2 Determine the types of remedial, orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications, or hoof protection that may fix or alleviate the problem
  • 1.3 Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier
  • 1.4 Determine the hoof care needs of foals and young equines
  • 1.5 Report conditions requiring higher-level investigation or treatment to other farriers, veterinarians or equine professionals
2. Arrange remedial actions
  • 2.1 Review equine symptoms and diagnostic images in consultation with the veterinarian
  • 2.2 Determine course of action and establish treatment regimen in consultation with a veterinarian and/or other equine professional
  • 2.3 Discuss and assess the implications of proposed actions
  • 2.4 Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes and/or other hoof protection products
3. Trim and repair hooves
  • 3.1 Handle equines safely and select personal protective equipment according to safe work practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self
  • 3.2 Trim and prepare hooves in a safe manner without injury to equine
  • 3.3 Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to hoof care plan developed in consultation with veterinarian
  • 3.4 Check work to ensure hoof preparation meets quality outcomes
4.Fit remedial shoes and/or hoof protection
  • 4.1 Select tools, equipment and materials required for fitting remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection
  • 4.2 Shape, fit and/or adjust remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection according to plan
  • 4.3 Fit remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
  • 4.4 Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection
  • 4.5 Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure
5. Attach shoes or hoof protection and finish shoeing process
  • 5.1 Select tools and materials suitable for attaching and clenching shoes or securing other hoof protection
  • 5.2 Attach shoe and/or other hoof protection safely, securely and in the correct position
  • 5.3 Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
  • 5.4 Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine in a safe manner
  • 5.5 Advise of actions taken and future hoof care requirements
  • 5.6 Maintain service records according to workplace practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD38 ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines Unit of competency
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