Assessor Resource
ACMINF502
Manage equine biosecurity and infection control
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage biosecurity and infection control in a broad range of equine work sites, properties or contexts, and includes preventing the transfer of diseases from horses to horses, and from horses to humans. It covers knowledge of common equine diseases, and biosecurity and infection control principles and practices.
The unit applies to managers of equine businesses or work groups within an equine work site, who have responsibility for biosecurity and infection control.
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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