Certificate IV in Equine Care - ACM40921

Type of institution: Registered Training Organisation
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 02615G

This qualification describes the skill and knowledge for work activities undertaken by an equine service provider or skilled worker in an equine establishment who provides specialist technical skills. They may work autonomously as small business operators or as part of a management team in an equine establishment. The job roles covered in this qualification are:fitness and performance trainerhorse educatorgear fitter and checkerhorse clipperhead groom/lead stable hand.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with state/territory work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity codes, regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Subjects

• Select horses based on analysis of pedigree
• Coordinate business operational plans
• Maintain and monitor horse health
• Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
• Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
• Contribute to WHS risk management
• Manage horses to meet sport event requirements
• Educate horses to be driven
• Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
• Provide specialist advice to clients
• Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
• Provide horse clipping services
• Fit and adjust bits and bridles
• Provide non-riding exercise to horses
• Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race
• Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
• Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
• Use business software applications
• Instruct horse handling skills
• Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
• Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs
• Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
• Provide work skill instruction
• Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination
• Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities
• Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses
• Manage presentation of horses for sale or show
• Advise on horse nutritional needs
• Make a prototype
• Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
• Educate horses in initial handling
• Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
• Manage finances for new business ventures
• Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
• Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes
• Provide First Aid
• Implement records systems for small business
• Provide saddle fitting and adjustment services
• Work safely in equine workplaces
• Manage compliance for small businesses
• Coordinate business resources
• Educate horses to be ridden
• Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
• Manage fitness in horses
• Market new business ventures
• Educate pack horses

Standard entry requirements

Prior to commencing this qualificationan individual must:have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely ACMEQU213 Follow safe work practices in equine industries ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horsesORhave relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.

Study information

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