Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ACMFAR402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | ACMFAR402 - Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to fit shoes to equines that exhibit a range of common faults and defects where the level of assessment and remedial technique is regarded as moderate. It includes the shaping, fitting and modification of shoes, including shoes to improve balance, ease break over, sole relief and various forms of clip placement.The unit applies to individuals who use technical knowledge and skills 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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify shoeing needs of individual equines |
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Element: Trim and prepare hooves |
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Element: Attach shoes and finish shoeing process |
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