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Maintain horses in a healthy state

Maintain horses in a healthy state

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMHBR308
State Code
BBE14
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain horses in a healthy state, including maintaining a safe horse environment, assisting with vaccination programs, and implementing horse health and hoof care programs and maintenance.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding or other horse industry environments.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.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. Maintain horse environment
  • 1.1 Assess risks and implement control measures within horse environment
  • 1.2 Arrange housing to meet the individual needs of the animal
  • 1.3 Maintain animal environment according to animal welfare principles and workplace requirements
  • 1.4 Clean and maintain food storage areas and water supply
  • 1.5 Establish and monitor routine cleaning and maintenance programs for stables, yards and paddocks
2. Assist with a horse vaccination program
  • 2.1 Identify vaccination requirements for different horse classes
  • 2.2 Maintain vaccination program according to agreed schedule and supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Maintain accurate vaccination records
3. Implement a horse health maintenance program
  • 3.1 Conduct regular check of animals for signs of illness or injury using safe horse handling techniques
  • 3.2 Identify causes and symptoms of common illnesses, injuries and parasitic infections, and provide treatment under supervision
  • 3.3 Detect internal and external parasites and assess their impact
  • 3.4 Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures
  • 3.5 Establish maintenance program and monitor internal and external parasite control
4. Implement a hoof care and maintenance program
  • 4.1 Recognise common hoof diseases and injuries and provide appropriate treatment or refer to specialist
  • 4.2 Identify and report common gait abnormalities and arrange treatment
  • 4.3 Ensure hoof care, shoeing, and corrective measures are appropriate to horse welfare and training program
  • 4.4 Maintain communication with farriers and update work records according to workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Maintain regular hoof care routine
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG537 AHCHBR308A Maintain horses in a healthy state and safe environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV58 ACMEQU305 Implement a horse health program Unit of competency
ODV35 ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM2 ACM30717 Certificate III in Horse Breeding Qualification