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ACMFAR309 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMFAR309 - Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely fit standard shoes for equines with feet in healthy condition or presenting with common faults and defects, which can be treated with minor shoe modifications of pre-manufactured shoes. The unit applies to individuals 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Examine an equine and condition of its feet
  • Observe equine gait and conformation to identify common faults and defects or signs of lameness
  • Use safe handling techniques and restrain equines in a way that reduces stress and alarm and minimises risk to the equine and handlers
  • Adopt a working position that maintains the comfort and safety of the equine, the farrier and assistants
  • Use appropriate tools to safely remove shoes and clean hoof of debris
  • Examine the shoes and assess the wear pattern for further trimming and shoeing
  • Report any conditions requiring higher level treatment by a veterinarian or other specialist
  • Change the shoeing plan if the condition of the feet warrants
       
Element: Trim and prepare feet
  • Trim and prepare feet to achieve balance, level and shape, and to correctly identify foot defects without injury to the feet of the equine
  • Monitor work to ensure foot preparation meets quality outcomes
  • Select tools needed to fit shoes
  • Select the type and size of shoe, and modify to fit individual equine hoof
  • Shape shoes to incorporate any extra functionality identified in shoeing plan
  • Fit shoes and assess the need for any final adjustments
  • Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe
       
Element: Attach shoes and finish shoeing process
  • Select suitable tools and nails for attaching and finishing the job
  • Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
  • Finish the hoof and check the welfare of the equine
  • Check correct fit of shoe by inspecting the shoe with feet on and off the ground and trotting the equine
  • Identify any signs of lameness by walking and/or trotting the equine
  • Advise clients, carers or other specialists of actions taken and future foot care requirements
  • Maintain service records according to workplace procedures
  • Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures
       

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
Observe equine gait and conformation to identify common faults and defects or signs of lameness 
Use safe handling techniques and restrain equines in a way that reduces stress and alarm and minimises risk to the equine and handlers 
Adopt a working position that maintains the comfort and safety of the equine, the farrier and assistants 
Use appropriate tools to safely remove shoes and clean hoof of debris 
Examine the shoes and assess the wear pattern for further trimming and shoeing 
Report any conditions requiring higher level treatment by a veterinarian or other specialist 
Change the shoeing plan if the condition of the feet warrants 
Trim and prepare feet to achieve balance, level and shape, and to correctly identify foot defects without injury to the feet of the equine 
Monitor work to ensure foot preparation meets quality outcomes 
Select tools needed to fit shoes 
Select the type and size of shoe, and modify to fit individual equine hoof 
Shape shoes to incorporate any extra functionality identified in shoeing plan 
Fit shoes and assess the need for any final adjustments 
Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe 
Select suitable tools and nails for attaching and finishing the job 
Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position 
Finish the hoof and check the welfare of the equine 
Check correct fit of shoe by inspecting the shoe with feet on and off the ground and trotting the equine 
Identify any signs of lameness by walking and/or trotting the equine 
Advise clients, carers or other specialists of actions taken and future foot care requirements 
Maintain service records according to workplace procedures 
Dispose of waste material safely according to workplace hygiene and biosecurity procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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