This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain, repair and make a variety of tools used in standard farriery workplaces.

The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.

No occupational licensing, legislative, regulatory 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 unsafe, faulty or unsuitable hand tools and mark them for repair, replacement or manufacture
Determine specifications for those hand tools to be maintained, repaired or made
Confirm work instructions or seek advice from appropriate personnel
Make or repair hand tools according to workplace practices
Temper or harden tools that are newly made or repaired
Use appropriate quenching agents
Check finished tool against specifications and quality requirements
Store repaired or newly made hand tools
Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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