Equine Safety in Training Project

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Case for change

This project will look at updating occupational skills standards to improve safety, quality and consistency in the delivery of equine training.

Training Package Projects are established only when a Case For Change has been approved by the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC), in line with the National Schedule. Following this approval, Skills Impact and the IRC take the Training Package Project through a process that adheres to the 2012 Standards for Training Package Development.

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Project overview

Project Scope

The review of equine standards in training packages applies to many industries that utilise horses and that have common risks associated with working with horses (encapsulating horse psychology, behaviour, speed and size). Industry feedback to date has been that while it may be partially true that scared and badly trained animals are unpredictable, the level of predictability increases as the education of both horse and handler/rider increases. For this reason, it is important to ensure that equine related Training Package Components (qualifications, units of competency and skill sets) are up to date and encapsulate safe practices.

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Key Deliverables
  • 154 revised units of competency that meet the Standards for Training Packages
  • 3 new units of competency
    • Manage horses for training learners
    • Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
    • Minimise risk of injury from falls from horses
  • Two new Skill Sets
    • Beginners horse handling safety
    • Incorporating safety when training and assessing beginners in horse handling
  • Complete the development of Certificate II in Horse care
  • Companion Volume
  • Creating Foundation Skill Mapping Tables

 

Timeline

January 2017
Formation of Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
Unit compliance checking
TAC meeting and consultation (25 January)

February 2017
Expert working groups consultation and draft unit writing

March 2017
Public consultation of relevant units via Skills Impact Website
Finalisation of Training Package Components
National face-to-face workshops

April 2017
Embedding feedback into units
TAC meeting

May 2017
Validation of Training Package Components
Training Package components independently Quality Assured and Editing and Equity Reports completed

June 2017
Submission to AISC (June 30)

 

Methodology
  1. Gathering of industry intelligence
  2. Expertise input and consultation
  3. Training Package component drafting
  4. Public consultation and input
  5. Industry validation
  6. Independent quality assurance
  7. Submission for endorsement to the AISC

 

Project Team
Evan CooperIndustry Facilitation Manager, Skills Impact [email protected]
Helen FooteTraining Package Development Manager, Skills Impact
Dion DaniellProject Administration Support, Skills Impact
Sue HamiltonSkills Development Specialist, Skills in Focus
Julie FiedlerSubject Matter Export, Horse SA

 

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Membership
Andrew McLeanEquitation Science International
Charlie CrossOutdoor Council of Australia
Fiona O’SullivanBeef Industry Safety Advisory Group
Janet HortonEquestrian Australia
John SunderlandThoroughbred Breeders Australia
Kathleen MullanHarness Racing Australia
Robyn BellRacing Queensland
Ron FlemmingRacing and Wagering WA
Wendy DenningJindalee Feedlot

Development

Thank you to those who provided feedback on the draft of units of competency, including three proposed new units.

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) are currently reviewing all feedback and any issues will be referred to the Racing Industry Reference Committee (IRC) and Rural and Related IRC.

The feedback will inform the work on the next version of draft units, as well as work on relevant qualifications and skills sets. Revised units, qualifications and skills sets will be available for industry validation during May. The units that are under review are listed below.

 

Proposed New Units

ACMEQU2XX Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU3XX Minimise incidents and injuries from falling from a horse
ACMEQU4XX Manage partnership between new worker or participant and horse

Horse Breeding Units

ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares
ACMHBR301 Assist with mating and foaling
ACMHBR303 Carry out mare mating procedures
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ACMHBR314 Care for pregnant mares
ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program
ACMHBR408 Manage foaling and post foaling problems

 

ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses
ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health care
ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition
ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures

 

 

ACMHBR307 Handle young horses
ACMHBR311 Raise young horses
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions
ACMHBR404 Supervise raising young horses
ACMHBR407 Educate stallions

 

 

ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses
ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures
ACMHBR313 Transport horses
ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale
ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock

 

 

ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions
ACMHBR407 Educate stallions
ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares

 

Racing Units

 

RGRPSH211 Work effectively in the horse racing industry
RGRPSH310 Prepare for self-management in racing
RGRPSH418 Set goals to improve racing performance
RGRPSH421 Operate horse racing training business
RGRPSH422 Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners
RGRPSH504 Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations

 

 

RGRPSH301 Implement stable operations
 RGRPSH302 Supervise handling of horses
RGRPSH208 Attend horses at trackwork
RGRPSH209 Attend horses at meetings and trials
RGRPSH303 Supervise transportation of horses
RGRPSH308 Provide first aid and emergency care for horses
RGRPSH309 Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction
RGRPSH409 Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses

 

 

RGRPSH203 Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH204 Prepare to drive jog work
RGRPSH305 Develop driving skills for trackwork
RGRPSH402 Drive horses in pacework and fast work
RGRPSH403 Educate harness horses for racing
RGRPSH410 Prepare for race driving
RGRPSH411 Prepare to drive horses in trials
RGRPSH412 Prepare to drive horses in races
RGRPSH503 Trial and race horses*

 

 

RGRPSH406 Develop riding skills for jumping racing
RGRPSH416 Perform trial and race jumping riding skills
RGRPSH423 Train horses for jumping racing

 

 

RGRPSH306 Develop basic trackwork riding skills
RGRPSH307 Exercise horses in pacework
RGRPSH404 Ride horses at trackwork
RGRPSH405 Ride horses in jump outs
RGRPSH413 Prepare for race riding
RGRPSH414 Ride horses in trials
RGRPSH415 Ride horses in races

 

 

RGRPSH407 Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
RGRPSH420 Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs
RGRPSH501 Plan and adapt training conditioning programs for racehorses
RGRPSH502Plan and implement education of horses for racing
RGRPSH505 Select horses for racing
RGRPSH503 Trial and race horses* (repeated – in harness also)

 

 

RGRSTD303 Assess racing gear suitability and safety
RGRSTD408 Analyse race performance
RGRSTD409 Perform the duties of a race day steward
RGRSWA301 Collect non-blood samples from greyhounds or horses
RGRSWA302 Collect non-blood samples from racing personnel
RGRTRK303 Provide emergency animal assistance
RGRTRK402 Relate animal welfare to track and environmental conditions

 

 

RGRROP201A Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials
RGRROP406A Perform duties of harness race starter
RGRROP403A Perform duties of farrier at race meetings
RGRROP407A Perform duties of thoroughbred race starter

 

 

RGRROP204A Assist with harness race starts
RGRROP302A Brand standard bred horses
RGRROP305A Perform duties of clerk of scales for horses at thoroughbred race meetings
RGRROP317A Attend racing events and comply with protocols and safety procedures
RGRROP404A Perform duties of veterinarian at race meetings or trials
RGRROP405A Conduct veterinarian supervision of sample collection procedures

 

Livestock and Performance Horse Units

 

AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
AHCLSK330 Implement procedures for foaling down mares
AHCLSK336 Educate, care for, and ride horses for stock work
AHCLSK417 Manage horses for stock work
AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategy

 

 

AHCPHR201 Lunge performance horses for exercise
AHCPHR202 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
AHCPHR301 Care for performance horses
AHCPHR302 Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses
AHCPHR303 Participate in horse events/activities
AHCPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses

 

 

AHCPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour
AHCPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport
AHCPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies
AHCPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses
AHCPHR405 Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
AHCPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses
AHCPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance improvement and management program
AHCPHR408 Educate and train performance horses

 

 

AHCPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies
AHCPHR503 Evaluate horse conformation
AHCPHR504 Manage equine nutrition
AHCPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses
AHCPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations

 

Equine, Dental and Farrier Units

 

ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205 Develop horse riding skills at walk and trot
ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercise of horses
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise for horses
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses
ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise

 

 

ACMEQU201 Work safely in the horse industry
ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horses
ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness
ACMEQU211 Prepare a horse for competition, presentation or sale

 

 

ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement
ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and equipment
ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare

 

 

ACMFAR301 Handle horses safely in the provision of farriery services
ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries
ACMFAR303 Prepare for routine farriery activities
ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply essential first aid in the equine industries
ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge
ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of horses
ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses
ACMFAR309 Fit shoes for normal healthy horses
ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR312 Accommodate special needs of particular horses through farriery techniques

 

 

ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework
ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiency
ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions
ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments

 

 

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Validation

Thank you to those who participated in the validation process for the final draft units of competency, skill sets and qualification. The consultation period for this Validation stage of the project is now closed.

The final drafts have been forwarded to the relevant Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) for sign off. After final quality assurance of the drafts, they will be submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) to consider and approve for publication on training.gov.au.

Validation means checking or proving that something is logically and factually accurate. Industry views were sought on whether current safe work practices have been incorporated into the following qualifications, units of competency and skill sets, where people have contact with horses. The final draft units, skill sets and qualifications that were available for industry validation are listed below.

Qualification and Skill Sets

ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care
ACMSSXXXXXX Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling skill set
ACMSSXXXXXX Beginners horse handling safety skill set

 

Units of Competency

ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling
ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques to avoid falls and to reduce the impact of falls
ACMEQU406 Manage horse selection for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

 

ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares
ACMHBR301 Assist with mating and foaling
ACMHBR303 Carry out mare mating procedures
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares
ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
ACMHBR314 Care for pregnant mares
ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program
ACMHBR408 Manage foaling and post foaling problems
ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares

 

ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses
ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health care
ACMEHBR402 Determine nutritional requirements for horses
ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition
ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures

 

ACMHBR307 Handle young horses
ACMHBR311 Raise young horses
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions
ACMHBR404 Supervise raising young horses
ACMHBR407 Educate stallions

 

ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses
ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures
ACMHBR313 Transport horses
ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale
ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock

 

ACMFAR301 Handle horses safely during farriery services
ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier
ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities
ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid
ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge
ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of horses
ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses
ACMFAR309 Fit shoes for normal health horses
ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of horses

 

AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
AHCLSK330 Implement procedures for foaling down mares
AHCLSK336 Educate, care for, and ride horses for stock work
AHCLSK417 Manage horses for stock work
AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategy

 

AHCPHR201 Lunge performance horses for exercise
AHCPHR202 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena
AHCPHR301 Care for performance horses
AHCPHR302 Maintain the health and welfare of performance horses
AHCPHR303 Participate in horse events/activities
AHCPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses

 

AHCPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour
AHCPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport
AHCPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies
AHCPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses
AHCPHR405 Implement and monitor equine health and welfare strategies
AHCPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses
AHCPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance improvement and management program
AHCPHR408 Educate and train performance horses

 

AHCPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies
AHCPHR503 Evaluate horse conformation
AHCPHR504 Manage equine nutrition
AHCPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses
AHCPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations

 

ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses
ACMEQU202 Handle horses
ACMEQU205 Develop horse riding skills at walk and trot
ACMEQU206 Perform basic horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for flatwork exercise of horses
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise for horses
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses
ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise

 

ACMEQU201 Work safely in the horse industry
ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horses
ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness
ACMEQU211 Prepare a horse for competition, presentation or sale

 

ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement
ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and equipment
ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare

 

ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework
ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiency
ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions
ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment
ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments

 

 

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By registering your interest, you will be informed of project updates.

 

 

Finalisation

The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the Case for Endorsement for the updated and revised units of competency, skill sets and qualifications.

The revised units, skill sets and qualifications will be released on to training.gov.au by the end of 2017. Once published on training.gov.au, they will be available for use by registered training organisations (RTOs). This includes all equine related units, skill sets and qualifications from the ACM Animal Care and Management and AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management Training Packages, but it does not include those from the RGR Racing Training Package.

Feedback from industry was that the proposed safety measures being applied to the AHC and ACM units were not appropriate for the Horse Racing Industry. As such, a new Racing Project has been established to satisfactorily incorporate safety into the units, skill sets and qualifications within the RGR Racing Training Package.

Two companion volumes have also been produced as part of this project:

  • The companion volume ACM Implementation Guide contains key information to help registered training organisations (RTOs) implement the units, skill sets and qualification, including the key work and training requirements in the industry; regulation and licensing implications for implementation; pathways advice; industry sectors and occupational outcomes of qualification; and advice on workplace health and safety implications.
  • The companion volume Equine Training User Guide provides detailed information on safety and risk management when interacting with horses. It will support RTOs to embed high levels of safety into their training and assessment of units of competency requiring learners to interact with horses.

Please find below copies of the documents that were endorsed by the AISC.

Qualification and Skill Sets

ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse CareDownload qualification
ACMSS000013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling skill setDownload skill set
ACMSS000014 Beginners horse handling safety skill setDownload skill set

 

Units of Competency

ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviourDownload unit
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horseDownload unit
ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of fallsDownload unit
ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driverDownload unit

 

ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in maresDownload unit
ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating proceduresDownload unit
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of maresDownload unit
ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down maresDownload unit
ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant maresDownload unit
ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating programDownload unit
ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post foaling problemsDownload unit
ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and maresDownload unit

 

ACMHBR201 Check and treat horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care proceduresDownload unit
ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy stateDownload unit
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and diseaseDownload unit
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health careDownload unit
ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutritionDownload unit
ACMHBR504 Manage horse pasturesDownload unit

 

ACMHBR307 Handle young horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR311 Raise young horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallionsDownload unit
ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR407 Educate stallionsDownload unit

 

ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific usesDownload unit
ACMHBR306 Provide information on horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational proceduresDownload unit
ACMHBR301 Transport horsesDownload unit
ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management dutiesDownload unit
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for saleDownload unit
ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stockDownload unit

 

ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery servicesDownload unit
ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrierDownload unit
ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activitiesDownload unit
ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aidDownload unit
ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forgeDownload unit
ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farrieryDownload unit
ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equinesDownload unit
ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equinesDownload unit
ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equinesDownload unit
ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equinesDownload unit
ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equinesDownload unit
ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equinesDownload unit

 

AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock workDownload unit
AHCLSK337 Train, care for, and ride horses for stock workDownload unit
AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock workDownload unit
AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategyDownload unit

 

ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arenaDownload unit
ACMPHR301 Care for performance horsesDownload unit
ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horsesDownload unit
ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activitiesDownload unit
ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horsesDownload unit

 

ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviourDownload unit
ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirementsDownload unit
ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologiesDownload unit
ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horsesDownload unit
ACMPHR405 Implement and Monitor Equine Health and Welfare StrategiesDownload unit
ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horsesDownload unit
ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management programDownload unit
ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horsesDownload unit

 

ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapiesDownload  unit
ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformationDownload unit
ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutritionDownload unit
ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horsesDownload unit
ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operationsDownload unit

 

ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safelyDownload unit
ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canterDownload unit
ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exerciseDownload unit

 

ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industryDownload unit
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horsesDownload unit
ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or saleDownload unit

 

ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirementsDownload unit
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health careDownload unit
ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movementDownload unit
ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipmentDownload unit
ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfareDownload unit

 

ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision frameworkDownload unit
ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiencyDownload unit
ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditionsDownload unit
ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatmentDownload unit
ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instrumentsDownload unit

 

 

Case for Endorsement

Download the ACM Case for Endorsement

Download the AHC Case for Endorsement

 

Companion Volumes

Download the ACM Implementation Guide

Download the Equine Training User Guide

 

 

Release

Following endorsement by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC), the final qualifications, skill sets and units of competency are now published on training.gov.au, which means they are available for use by registered training organisations (RTOs).

The revised qualifications, skill sets and units are embedded within the following training packages:

Note: qualifications, skill sets and units from the RGR Racing Training Package were not included in this release. Feedback from industry was that the proposed safety measures being applied to the AHC and ACM units were not appropriate for the Horse Racing Industry. As such, a new Racing Project has been established to satisfactorily incorporate safety into the units, skill sets and qualifications within the RGR Racing Training Package.

This project reviewed and updated the qualifications, skill sets and units to incorporate safe work practices for improved safety, quality and consistency in the delivery of equine training. For further details about the development of this project, please click on the green project arrows above.

What does this mean for training providers?

Registered training organisations (RTOs) have 12 months to transition to delivering the new and update qualifications, skill sets and units, from the date of publication. For more information, visit the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) website.

Companion Volume Implementation Guides have also been produced to help training providers implement the new and revised qualifications, skill sets and units. These can be downloaded from VETNet.com.

Please see the case for endorsement for more information about the changes made:

Download the ACM Case for Endorsement

Download the AHC Case for Endorsement

Please find below links to the final qualifications, skill sets and units on training.gov.au

 

Qualification and Skill Sets

ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse CareView qualification on training.gov.au
ACMSS00013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling skill setView skill set on training.gov.au
ACMSS00014 Beginners horse handling safety skill setView skill set on training.gov.au

 

Units of Competency

ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviourView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horseView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of fallsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driverView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in maresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating proceduresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of maresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down maresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant maresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post foaling problemsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating programView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and maresView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMHBR201 Check and treat horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care proceduresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy stateView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and diseaseView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health careView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutritionView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR504 Manage horse pasturesView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMHBR307 Handle young horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR311 Raise young horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallionsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR407 Educate stallionsView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific usesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR306 Provide information on horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational proceduresView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR301 Transport horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management dutiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for saleView unit on training.gov.au
ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stockView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery servicesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrierView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activitiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aidView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forgeView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farrieryView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equinesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equinesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equinesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equinesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equinesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equinesView unit on training.gov.au

 

AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock workView unit on training.gov.au
AHCLSK337 Train, care for, and ride horses for stock workView unit on training.gov.au
AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock workView unit on training.gov.au
AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategyView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arenaView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR301 Care for performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activitiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviourView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirementsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR405 Implement and Monitor Equine Health and Welfare StrategiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management programView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapiesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformationView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutritionView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operationsView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safelyView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canterView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exerciseView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industryView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horsesView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or saleView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirementsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health careView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movementView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipmentView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfareView unit on training.gov.au

 

ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision frameworkView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiencyView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditionsView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatmentView unit on training.gov.au
ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instrumentsView unit on training.gov.au

 

 

Two companion volumes have also been produced as part of this project:

  • The companion volume ACM Implementation Guide contains key information to help registered training organisations (RTOs) implement the units, skill sets and qualification, including the key work and training requirements in the industry; regulation and licensing implications for implementation; pathways advice; industry sectors and occupational outcomes of qualification; and advice on workplace health and safety implications.
  • The companion volume Equine Training User Guide provides detailed information on safety and risk management when interacting with horses. It will support RTOs to embed high levels of safety into their training and assessment of units of competency requiring learners to interact with horses.

 

Companion Volumes

Download the ACM Implementation Guide

Download the Equine Training User Guide