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Provide care and treatment of horses

Provide care and treatment of horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH401
State Code
OAB34
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
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify basic anatomy and physiology of horses, relate anatomy and body systems to the performance of racehorses, and follow illness and injury management plans for racehorses.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racehorses.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. Relate knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology to performance of racehorses
  • 1.1 Explain key features and functions of main body systems of horses
  • 1.2 Describe basic anatomy of horses
  • 1.3 Identify signs and symptoms of common illnesses and injuries
  • 1.4 Outline the potential impacts of illness and injury on horse performance
2. Provide care and treatment of injured or sick horse
  • 2.1 Assess and respond to illnesses or injuries in horses according to directions from supervisor and/or veterinarian or allied health practitioner
  • 2.2 Assess effectiveness of different therapies and related technology or medications, and implement best options
  • 2.3 Carry out all care and treatment activities using safe and ethical horse handling practices
  • 2.4 Administer or supervise administration of prescribed medication according to directions and according to the rules of racing and relevant legislation
3. Monitor illness and injury management plans
  • 3.1 Maintain horse care and treatment over period of illness or injury according to directions and animal welfare principles
  • 3.2 Observe and monitor healing processes following illness or injury
  • 3.3 Report horse progress regularly to supervisor and/or veterinary or allied health practitioner, and maintain records accurately
  • 3.4 Maintain treatment records or book for every horse in care according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6939 RGRPSH401A Relate anatomical and physiological features to the care and treatment of horses Unit of competency