Unit of competency Outline
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Supervise raising young horses
Supervise raising young horses
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR402A
AHCHBR402A
State Code
D6835
D6835
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers supervising raising young horses and defines the standard required to: handle foals from birth to yearlings; conduct detailed staff briefings with regard to tasks and safety issues; supervise the raising of young horses; recognise abnormal behavioural signs and signs of abnormal development; carry out foal conformation corrective action; monitor the health and well-being of foals, weanlings and yearlings; maintain accurate data records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor foal development
- 1.1. Regular observations are taken to assess foal health and development according to the requirements of the organisation.
- 1.2. Symptoms of ill health, common diseases and developmental disorders are recognised, reported and acted upon.
- 1.3. Foal health and growth rate is recorded in accordance with enterprise requirements.
- 1.4. Vaccination is carried out under instruction as required according to organisation procedures or by a veterinarian.
- 1.5. Occupational health and safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
2. Assess young horse conformation and correct where possible
- 2.1. Conformation of foal is assessed using standard conformation terminology.
- 2.2. Corrective action plan is developed and implemented at foal stage to address treatable undesirable conformation.
3. Meet the dietary requirements of young horses
- 3.1. Mares and foals are monitored to ensure adequate nutrition for the mare and milk supply for the foal.
- 3.2. Foals are weaned onto suitable pasture and supplemented with appropriate feeds if required.
- 3.3. Feed requirements of growing horses are met, with excessive protein and mineral deficiencies being avoided.
- 3.4. Feeding plans for yearlings allow growth and development for sale or growing on.
4. Supervise the handling and education of young horses
- 4.1. Young horses are kept in paddocks and facilities that minimise the risk of injury and blemishes.
- 4.2. Young horses are handled from foals to be able to be led and tied up.
- 4.3. Young horses are provided with the social support of other young horses or foster mares to help them settle and adapt from weaning.
- 4.4. Weanlings and yearlings are taught to parade for sale.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Horses may include:
all types and breeds of young horses.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Horses may include:
all types and breeds of young horses.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
handle foals from birth to yearlings
conduct detailed staff briefings with regard to tasks and safety issues
supervise the raising of young horses
recognise abnormal behavioural signs and signs of abnormal development
carry out foal conformation corrective action
monitor the health and well-being of foals, weanlings and yearlings
maintain accurate data records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
handle foals from birth to yearlings
conduct detailed staff briefings with regard to tasks and safety issues
supervise the raising of young horses
recognise abnormal behavioural signs and signs of abnormal development
carry out foal conformation corrective action
monitor the health and well-being of foals, weanlings and yearlings
maintain accurate data records.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3674 | RTE4106A | Supervise raising young horses | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBE31 | ACMHBR311 | Raise young horses | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF2 | AHC40116 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D500 | AHC40110 | Certificate IV in Agriculture | Qualification |
| D469 | AHC30310 | Certificate III in Horse Breeding | Qualification |