Equine Safety in Training Project
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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.
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
- Gathering of industry intelligence
- Expertise input and consultation
- Training Package component drafting
- Public consultation and input
- Industry validation
- Independent quality assurance
- Submission for endorsement to the AISC
Project Team
| Evan Cooper | Industry Facilitation Manager, Skills Impact [email protected] |
| Helen Foote | Training Package Development Manager, Skills Impact |
| Dion Daniell | Project Administration Support, Skills Impact |
| Sue Hamilton | Skills Development Specialist, Skills in Focus |
| Julie Fiedler | Subject Matter Export, Horse SA |
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Membership
| Andrew McLean | Equitation Science International |
| Charlie Cross | Outdoor Council of Australia |
| Fiona O’Sullivan | Beef Industry Safety Advisory Group |
| Janet Horton | Equestrian Australia |
| John Sunderland | Thoroughbred Breeders Australia |
| Kathleen Mullan | Harness Racing Australia |
| Robyn Bell | Racing Queensland |
| Ron Flemming | Racing and Wagering WA |
| Wendy Denning | Jindalee 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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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 Care | Download qualification |
| ACMSS000013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling skill set | Download skill set |
| ACMSS000014 Beginners horse handling safety skill set | Download skill set |
Units of Competency
| ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | Download unit |
| ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse | Download unit |
| ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls | Download unit |
| ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver | Download unit |
| ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares | Download unit |
| ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures | Download unit |
| ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares | Download unit |
| ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares | Download unit |
| ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant mares | Download unit |
| ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program | Download unit |
| ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post foaling problems | Download unit |
| ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares | Download unit |
| ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures | Download unit |
| ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state | Download unit |
| ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease | Download unit |
| ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health care | Download unit |
| ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition | Download unit |
| ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures | Download unit |
| ACMHBR307 Handle young horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR311 Raise young horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions | Download unit |
| ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR407 Educate stallions | Download unit |
| ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures | Download unit |
| ACMHBR301 Transport horses | Download unit |
| ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties | Download unit |
| ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale | Download unit |
| ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock | Download unit |
| ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery services | Download unit |
| ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier | Download unit |
| ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities | Download unit |
| ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid | Download unit |
| ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge | Download unit |
| ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery | Download unit |
| ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equines | Download unit |
| ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines | Download unit |
| ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines | Download unit |
| ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines | Download unit |
| ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines | Download unit |
| ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines | Download unit |
| AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work | Download unit |
| AHCLSK337 Train, care for, and ride horses for stock work | Download unit |
| AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock work | Download unit |
| AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategy | Download unit |
| ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena | Download unit |
| ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities | Download unit |
| ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour | Download unit |
| ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements | Download unit |
| ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies | Download unit |
| ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR405 Implement and Monitor Equine Health and Welfare Strategies | Download unit |
| ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program | Download unit |
| ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies | Download unit |
| ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformation | Download unit |
| ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutrition | Download unit |
| ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses | Download unit |
| ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations | Download unit |
| ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely | Download unit |
| ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | Download unit |
| ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise | Download unit |
| ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry | Download unit |
| ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses | Download unit |
| ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale | Download unit |
| ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements | Download unit |
| ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care | Download unit |
| ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement | Download unit |
| ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment | Download unit |
| ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare | Download unit |
| ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework | Download unit |
| ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiency | Download unit |
| ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions | Download unit |
| ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment | Download unit |
| ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments | Download 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:
- ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package (published on 29/11/2017)
- AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, and Conservation and Land Management Training Package (published on 21/12/2017)
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 Care | View qualification on training.gov.au |
| ACMSS00013 Incorporate safety when instructing beginners in horse handling skill set | View skill set on training.gov.au |
| ACMSS00014 Beginners horse handling safety skill set | View skill set on training.gov.au |
Units of Competency
| ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU302 Apply knowledge of minimising impact of falling from a horse | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU303 Demonstrate riding techniques for avoiding falls and reducing the impact of falls | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR202 Assist with oestrus detection in mares | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR303 Carry out natural mare mating procedures | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR304 Assist with artificial insemination of mares | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR312 Carry out procedures for foaling down mares | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR313 Care for pregnant mares | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR402 Manage foaling and post foaling problems | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR405 Supervise natural horse mating program | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR502 Manage reproductive outcomes of stallions and mares | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR201 Check and treat horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR302 Carry out basic hoof care procedures | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR308 Maintain horses in a healthy state | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR310 Prevent and treat equine injury and disease | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in the provision of horse health care | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR501 Manage horse nutrition | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR504 Manage horse pastures | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR307 Handle young horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR311 Raise young horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR403 Handle and care for stallions | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR407 Educate stallions | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR305 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR306 Provide information on horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR309 Follow stud operational procedures | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR301 Transport horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR401 Carry out stud stable management duties | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR406 Prepare yearlings for sale | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMHBR503 Develop and implement a marketing plan for stud stock | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR301 Handle equines safely during farriery services | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR302 Work effectively as a farrier | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR303 Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR304 Respond to emergencies and apply first aid | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR305 Perform welding tasks using a forge | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR306 Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR307 Make standard shoes for a range of equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR308 Determine foot care and shoeing plans for equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR309 Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR310 Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR311 Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMFAR312 Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines | View unit on training.gov.au |
| AHCLSK218 Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work | View unit on training.gov.au |
| AHCLSK337 Train, care for, and ride horses for stock work | View unit on training.gov.au |
| AHCLSK419 Manage horses for stock work | View unit on training.gov.au |
| AHCLSK503 Develop and implement a breeding strategy | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR301 Care for performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR302 Maintain health and welfare of performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR303 Participate in horse events and activities | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR304 Ride and lead performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR401 Interpret equine behaviour | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR402 Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR404 Manage international opportunities for performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR405 Implement and Monitor Equine Health and Welfare Strategies | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR406 Manage the presentation of young horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR407 Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR408 Educate and train performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR502 Manage horse health using selected therapies | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR503 Evaluate performance horse conformation | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR504 Manage equine nutrition | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR505 Manage fitness in performance horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMPHR506 Manage performance horse breeding operations | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU101 Approach and catch horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU206 Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU210 Lunge educated horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU301 Introduce horses to lunge exercise | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU201 Work safely in industries with horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU203 Provide basic care for horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU204 Perform daily tasks in the horse industry | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU208 Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU211 Prepare horses for competition, presentation or sale | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU401 Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU402 Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU403 Relate musculoskeletal structure to horse movement | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU404 Evaluate fit of saddlery and associated equipment | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQU405 Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQD401 Work within an equine dental service provision framework | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQD402 Determine equine oral functional efficiency | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQD403 Identify potential health impacts of equine oral conditions | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQD404 Conduct equine oral inspection and assessment and plan equine dental treatment | View unit on training.gov.au |
| ACMEQD405 Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments | View 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