This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, implement and maintain horse health and welfare, including ensuring provision of safe, compliant housing; determining horse health problems; deciding on and administering treatment; and monitoring horse progress.

The unit applies to individuals who have experience and specialised knowledge and skills in the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racehorses, and have responsibility for a work activity or area.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current 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
Develop health and emergency care protocols and programs and communicate to staff
House horses in suitable and approved premises maintained to health and safety standards specified by rules of racing and other regulations
Assess health status of individual horses
Review characteristics, signs and symptoms of healthy and sick or injured horses
Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures
Identify signs and symptoms of distressed or injured horses and prioritise horse for treatment
Oversee health programs, including dental, vaccination, parasite control and hoof maintenance programs
Record data and compile and update health records
Determine appropriate health care and management practices in line with stable and workplace health and safety procedures
Discuss prognosis for common illnesses and injuries with key stable personnel and/or trainer
Determine the need for veterinary assistance and/or specialist advice
Evaluate treatment options and select preferred option for common injuries and illnesses
Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments
Administer medication or treatments according to stable procedures, directions, and industry and animal welfare regulations
Confirm methods of administering medication, recording treatment and monitoring injectable medication
Administer medications, including oral and topical medications and inhalants, safely and ethically
Bandage horses using techniques and pressure to address injury
Monitor horse progress, reporting irregularities and maintaining records according to stable procedures

Assessment Cover Sheet

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