This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to address public health safety by applying equine biosecurity and infection control procedures. It covers activities designed to prevent and minimise disease transmission within and between equine work sites and populations.

The unit applies to individuals who care for equines and work in various establishments holding, caring, housing or breeding equines. They work under broad direction, take responsibility for their own work, solve routine problems and use discretion and judgement in the use of available resources. The unit is applicable to a range of equine contexts.

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.

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

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Observation Checklist

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Access and review workplace infection control and biosecurity procedures applicable to own role and work site
Follow personal hygiene requirements, select, fit and use personal protective equipment and maintain personal vaccinations/immunisations according to workplace requirements
Maintain knowledge of equine infectious and zoonotic diseases and emerging trends
Carry out and record routine disease prevention for equines in care, including parasite control and routine vaccinations according to veterinary instructions
Monitor physical condition and recognise clinical signs of common equine infectious and zoonotic diseases
Take and record the temperature, pulse and respiration of the equine accurately and communicate abnormal conditions according to workplace procedures
Check equine housing and outdoor environments and control potential sources of contaminants and disease risks
Separate sick or suspect equines according to workplace infection control and quarantine procedures
Discuss incubation and infectious periods, diagnosis and treatment options for relevant diseases with supervisor and seek advice from veterinarian
Follow instructions and record equine movement to minimise transfer of disease on, off and within the work site
Check records of visiting equines prior to entry and keep visiting and resident equines separate on site
Restrict movement of equines to designated zones or pathways relevant to treatment or activity to be carried out
Prepare equines for travel according to workplace procedures
Follow procedures for registering and overseeing the movement of people coming into, moving within and leaving the work site to minimise possible disease transfer
Direct staff and visitors to washing facilities if handling or inspecting equines and their equipment
Identify risks and explain workplace procedures to people who visit multiple sites or handle ill equines to prevent risk of disease spread
Follow procedures for restricting movements of visiting vehicles and deliveries to reduce the risk of disease and contaminants spreading to property
Store equine tack, equipment and bedding separately for resident and visiting equines
Check stock feed, fodder and water and locate away from potential sources of contamination and store in designated areas
Follow waste management movement, collection and storage practices to minimise disease transfer
Identify pest animals and vermin and follow control program requirements
Dispose of biological products according to workplace instructions and environmental and local government requirements
Complete workplace records related to biosecurity and infection control accurately within required timelines and store in designated location
Comply with workplace and regulatory requirements for reporting suspicions of notifiable diseases
Ensure personal training records for biosecurity and infection control are maintained

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