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Assess suitability of horses for stock work

Assess suitability of horses for stock work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR307A
State Code
D6833
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
05/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of assessing suitability of horses for purpose and defines the standard required to: handle horses safely; identify horse conformation; assess soundness and temperament of horses; maintain accurate data documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Objectively assess a horse's conformation
  • 1.1. Conformation of horse is reported on using standard conformation terminology.
  • 1.2. Desirable conformation of a horse is reported on using standard conformation terminology.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
2. Assess unsoundness and blemishes in the horse
  • 2.1. Unsoundness and blemishes of the fore limbs are identified and reported.
  • 2.2. Unsoundness of the hind limbs are identified and reported.
  • 2.3. Unsoundness and blemishes of the hooves are identified and reported.
  • 2.4. General unsoundness and blemishes are identified and reported.
3. Report on the way of going of horses
  • 3.1. Essential elements of the way of going of the horse are identified and reported on.
  • 3.2. Natural gaits of the horse are identified and reported on.
  • 3.3. Defects in the way of the going of the horse are identified and reported on.
4. Report on the undesirable vices and habits of horses
  • 4.1. Vices dangerous to people are identified and reported on.
  • 4.2. Vices dangerous to horses are identified and reported on.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Horses assessed may include:
any breed being ridden for the purpose of stock work.
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 horses safely
identify horse conformation
assess soundness and temperament of horses
maintain accurate data documentation.
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
S3397 RTE3148A Assess conformation of horses Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD79 ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses Unit of competency