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Work within an equine dental service provision framework

Work within an equine dental service provision framework

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQD401
State Code
BBE72
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an equine dental service provider. It covers the legal requirements and ethical principles and responsibilities and an overview of industry best practice techniques and procedures used in evidenced based equine dentistry. The unit applies to individuals who work in equine allied health provider fields providing equine dental treatment and other services across various equine industry sectors. Legislative and regulatory requirements, including work health and safety and animal welfare, apply to the scope of work of equine dental service providers, and vary according to state/territory jurisdictions. Users must check with the relevant regulatory authority before delivery. 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. Commit to the principles and practices of equine dentistry
  • 1.1 Develop knowledge of good practice techniques and procedures used in the equine dentistry and allied health provider fields
  • 1.2 Develop, apply and maintain administrative support services including records and charts for all cases
  • 1.3 Identify and comply with animal welfare and work health and safety requirements in conducting equine dental services within professional and personal scope
  • 1.4 Identify and comply with industry standards of practice and codes of conduct
  • 1.5 Comply with national, State or Territory veterinary surgeon or practitioner legislation and regulations
  • 1.6 Develop, document and promote policies and procedures for animal management and environmentally sustainable work practices
2. Develop an industry network
  • 2.1 Identify equine industry health service providers and evaluate options for horse or other equine health care
  • 2.2 Develop a network for sharing of information, collaboration and consultation in the care of equines with other equine industry health service providers
  • 2.3 Refer owners or carers to registered veterinarians or other appropriate service providers when service required is outside scope of practice
3. Represent equine dentistry practices available to the community
  • 3.1 Explain to owners, carers and members of the public the need for and importance of regular equine dental care
  • 3.2 Explain to the public the qualifications of equine dental service providers, their scope of practice and services provided
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC261 ACMEQD401A Work within an equine dental service provision framework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV39 ACMEQU507 Work within an equine allied health provider framework Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDN7 ACM40517 Certificate IV in Equine Dentistry Qualification