Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMEQD402A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine equine oral function efficiency
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMEQD402A - Determine equine oral function efficiency |
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Description | This Unit of Competency covers anatomy and physiology of the equine head, including oral structures and dentition, and how they relate to general health and in particular, dental conditions and disease. | ||
Employability Skills | This Unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This Unit is applicable to the equine industry where it may be necessary to perform equine dental services. It requires dentistry practices to be related to equine anatomy and physiology with particular focus on oral structures including dentition. In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all Units of Competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort are minimised. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | There are no pre-requisite Units for this competency standard. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify the structures and understand the function of the equine oral cavity |
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Element: Relate the prehensile and masticatory function to teeth types |
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Element: Age the horse by interpreting tooth eruption, dental wear patterns and tooth angles |
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