Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMFAR301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle equines safely during farriery services

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMFAR301 - Handle equines safely during farriery services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess equine behaviour and catch and control equines for farriery work.The unit applies to individuals who have a moderate level of experience in handling equines and who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work 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.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess equine behaviours and level of education before handling
  • Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the equine, and take steps to minimise
  • Identify and respond to equine behaviour using senses, instinct and equine communication methods
  • Determine the level of education of the equine
  • Observe equine to identify factors that cause the equine’s behaviour to change
  • Proceed with farriery services after considering equine behaviour and level of education
       
Element: Identify, catch and control an equine
  • Identify and isolate the equine using safe handling techniques
  • Use gear for catching, handling and controlling equines
  • Create and maintain a calm and reassuring climate for the equine
  • Catch, handle, control and restrain the equine safely
       
Element: Control an equine
  • Select appropriate restraining devices
  • Identify, minimise and respond to nervous behaviours
  • Take evasive or humane corrective action and warn others of risk when any adverse reaction from an equine is anticipated
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the equine, and take steps to minimise 
Identify and respond to equine behaviour using senses, instinct and equine communication methods 
Determine the level of education of the equine 
Observe equine to identify factors that cause the equine’s behaviour to change 
Proceed with farriery services after considering equine behaviour and level of education 
Identify and isolate the equine using safe handling techniques 
Use gear for catching, handling and controlling equines 
Create and maintain a calm and reassuring climate for the equine 
Catch, handle, control and restrain the equine safely 
Select appropriate restraining devices 
Identify, minimise and respond to nervous behaviours 
Take evasive or humane corrective action and warn others of risk when any adverse reaction from an equine is anticipated 

Forms

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ACMFAR301 - Handle equines safely during farriery services

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