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

ACMFAR307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Make standard shoes for a range of equines

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMFAR307 - Make standard shoes for a range of equines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to make standard shoes to specifications for a range of healthy equines.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to make shoes to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors. Workplace 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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Select resources and materials for making standard shoes
  • Select the materials and hand tools for the technique to be used
  • Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
  • Check tools and equipment are in good order and repair or replace according to workplace procedures
  • Identify common steel types for making shoes
  • Identify dimensions used in standard shoes for healthy equines
       
Element: Determine specific shoe requirements
  • Determine the most suitable shoe, its dimensions and the appropriate steel for a particular equine and its work
  • Measure equine fore and hind feet, using safe handling techniques, and make allowance for a range of variants
  • Determine and record specifications for the required shoes according to equine requirements
       
Element: Make sets of standard shoes
  • Determine and cut the steel length required from measurements and specifications
  • Heat steel in the forge to a malleable working temperature
  • Maintain the forge fire at working temperature and monitor potential hazards and risks
  • Perform standard steps in making shoes, including the marking, fitment, shaping and finishing of the shoe according to equine requirements
  • Use correct posture and balance when using tools to perform activities
  • Perform final fitting, check fit against quality standards and make any required alterations to obtain optimum final fit
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Select the materials and hand tools for the technique to be used 
Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures 
Check tools and equipment are in good order and repair or replace according to workplace procedures 
Identify common steel types for making shoes 
Identify dimensions used in standard shoes for healthy equines 
Determine the most suitable shoe, its dimensions and the appropriate steel for a particular equine and its work 
Measure equine fore and hind feet, using safe handling techniques, and make allowance for a range of variants 
Determine and record specifications for the required shoes according to equine requirements 
Determine and cut the steel length required from measurements and specifications 
Heat steel in the forge to a malleable working temperature 
Maintain the forge fire at working temperature and monitor potential hazards and risks 
Perform standard steps in making shoes, including the marking, fitment, shaping and finishing of the shoe according to equine requirements 
Use correct posture and balance when using tools to perform activities 
Perform final fitting, check fit against quality standards and make any required alterations to obtain optimum final fit 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMFAR307 - Make standard shoes for a range of equines
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ACMFAR307 - Make standard shoes for a range of equines

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