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Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses

Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH425
State Code
OBB19
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice on horses to be transitioned for new purposes or new environments. The unit applies to all breeds of horses and disciplines and has particular relevance to racehorses and performance horses.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities dealing with predictable and unpredictable problems relating to their work with horses.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate options for transitioning and rehoming horses
  • 1.1 Interpret regulatory requirements and industry codes of practice or rules that relate to horse transition programs
  • 1.2 Investigate the range and availability of horse transitioning, re-education and associated services
  • 1.3 Investigate horse background and breeding to assist in making informed decisions regarding transition and rehoming of horses
2. Provide advice to current horse owners
  • 2.1 Advise current owners on options and types of programs for transitioning their horses to new purposes and/or environments, and approximate costs
  • 2.2 Discuss humane options for dealing with horses that are deemed unsuitable to transition to a new purpose or environment
3. Provide advice to potential new horse owners
  • 3.1 Advise potential new owners of the processes, responsibilities and estimated costs involved in owning a horse
  • 3.2 Provide accurate, factual information on horses available for transitioning or rehoming
  • 3.3 Investigate the horse knowledge, skills and experience of the potential new owner, and discuss the suitability of the person and horse match according to duty of care requirements
  • 3.4 Assist new owner with information about horse purchasing and/or handover arrangements
4. Follow up and support new owner
  • 4.1 Clarify individual responsibilities and options for returning the horse once horse has been transitioned to new owner or career
  • 4.2 Establish arrangements and provide follow-up support to new owners during settling period according to agreed arrangement
  • 4.3 Discuss responsibilities of transitioned horse ownership, including care, welfare and ongoing education requirements, with new owner
  • 4.4 Respond professionally to situations relating to problems or concerns with the horse, including potential return situations
  • 4.5 Obtain, record and review feedback on transitioned horse to improve organisational practices
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