This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out daily tasks, including providing feed and water for horses, and cleaning and maintaining the work environment. It covers knowledge of potential risks and hazards when interacting with horses, and industry guidelines and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of the individual and the horse.

The unit applies to individuals who have no experience, limited experience or no recent experience working in the relevant horse industry sectors. They undertake defined routine activities under supervision with limited responsibility for their own work. Working environments may include stables, paddocks and yards.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories.Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.

Health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. As requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions, users must 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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Confirm and clarify work program and workplace procedures and practices with supervisor
Carry out a basic assessment of risk for interacting with horses prior to starting each task
Select personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for task and ensure correct fit
Identify WHS hazards and risks in the work area that are not able to be controlled within own work role and responsibilities, and report them to supervisor
Select cleaning and disinfecting products suitable for use around horses and people, according to workplace health and hygiene procedures
Clean and maintain work areas to remove and reduce dust, dirt and other environmental hazards that may affect horse and human health
Collect items for washing and repair, and replace with cleaned and/or repaired items
Organise for horse to be removed from stable, according to industry practices
Clean boxes and replace bedding, according to stable routine
Follow waste management disposal procedures to dispose of stale feed, soiled bedding, manure and other waste products
Clean, sweep and rake stable environment and yards
Lay bedding to depth required for individual horse needs and industry practices to prevent horses becoming cast
Identify common feed types, feed preparation and storage requirements
Comply with safe operating procedures when collecting, lifting, carrying, handling and storing feed supplies
Clean feed and watering equipment and containers
Follow vermin and other contaminant control procedures
Prepare and distribute feed and water to horses according to stable routine
Identify, remove and report contaminated feed
Observe variations in individual horse eating and drinking patterns and report to supervisor

Assessment Cover Sheet

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ACMEQU204 - Perform daily tasks in the horse industry

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