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ACMEQU304
Apply horse identification techniques

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to accurately identify horses using a range of methods. It covers knowledge of horse physical features, permanent and temporary forms of identification, and industry sources of information on horse identification. It has application in a range of equine sectors and can be customised to identify other large animals or livestock.

The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for identifying horses as part of their work duties, including rangers and animal rescue responders, and those working on horse properties, transport, equine veterinary facilities, sale yards and racing facilities.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Identify reasons for and uses of horse identification information 
Identify key features, characteristics and terminology for identifying horses 
Source industry registers and systems to access horse information for relevant equine sector 
Identify purposes, advantages and limitations of temporary and permanent methods used for horse identification 
Search horse for any permanent identifiers, including scanning for microchip, to identify the horse accurately 
Interpret information in temporary forms of identification to assist with horse identification 
Ascertain proof of ownership by matching horse identification and ownership information 
Record details of horses, including person presenting the horse and point of origin 
Check identification and record movement and destination details of outgoing horses 
Maintain accurate and current horse identification records according to organisational requirements 

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