This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fit shoes to equines that exhibit a range of severe faults and defects where the level of assessment and remedial technique is regarded as severe. It includes shaping and fitting heart bar, straight bar and lateral extension hind shoes.

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

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

Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to 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
Handle equines to reduce stress and alarm, monitor behaviour to eliminate risks to equine and handlers and use restraints according to workplace practices
Observe gait and conformation of the equine to identify severe faults and defects that may be alleviated
Adopt a working position that maintains comfort of the equine and ensures comfort and personal safety
Use appropriate tools to remove shoes, ensuring no damage is caused to the feet
Clean feet of foreign bodies to facilitate examination of the hoof
Examine the shoe and assess implications of the wear pattern
Report any conditions requiring higher-level treatment by a veterinarian or other specialist
Amend the shoeing plan, taking into account conditions of the feet not previously identifiable
Use shoeing tools to trim and prepare feet to achieve balance, level and shape and to correct any identified foot defects
Conduct trimming operations without injury to the feet of the equine
Check work while in progress and on completion to ensure quality outcomes of foot preparation have been achieved
Select correct type, material and size of shoes and make modifications according to shoeing plan
Select suitable tools to fit shoes
Shape selected shoes to incorporate any ancillary features as determined by the shoeing plan
Fit shoes to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe and ancillary features to achieve correct fit
Select suitable tools and nails for attaching and clenching shoes
Attach the shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
Finish the hoof according to specification and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
Trot and/or walk the equine to identify any signs of lameness
Inform the responsible person of farriery procedures completed and advise on future foot care requirements and welfare of the equine
Update records of service according to workplace practices

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