Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMEQD405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | ACMEQD405A - Perform routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments |
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Description | This Unit of Competency covers appraisal and selection of instruments and the required processes, techniques and safety considerations in the provision of routine dental correction and oral care using manual instruments.Whilst the skills described in this Unit may be attempted without sedation of the horse, sedation may be required for OHS reasons and for the animal's welfare, safety and comfort. If this medication is required it must be obtained and administered in accordance with the relevant state or territory legislation. | ||
Employability Skills | This Unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | The Unit is applicable to the equine industry where it may be necessary to provide dental care to restore oral function by providing routine dental correction condition using manual instruments. This Unit is aimed at equine dental service providers who are developing their manual instrument techniques as well as their observation and judgement skills in the provision of equine dentistry services.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 |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify and appraise manual instruments used in equine dentistry |
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Element: Prepare for use of manual instruments |
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Element: Prepare for routine dental correction in line with the treatment plan |
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Element: Perform routine dental correction in accordance with the treatment plan | ||||||||
Element: Impact of sharp buccal and lingual points on soft tissues is assessed on both the upper and lower molar arcade |
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Element: Install or restore bit seat for ridden or driven horses | ||||||||
Element: Prior to installing bit seat arrangements are made to address presence of wolf teeth (PM) if required |
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Element: Provide post dental treatment care |
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