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

ACMFAR405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMFAR405 - Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the process of planning, coordinating and recording equine services work activities.The unit applies to individuals who apply knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery or hoof care 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 must 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: Confirm and clarify work requirements
  • Interpret requirements relating to the equine services and health and safety issues in spoken messages or written information
  • Clarify or seek additional information from employer, client or other personnel relating to the equine services
  • Follow industry procedures and confirm instructions for relevant tasks
       
Element: Obtain and provide information in response to workplace requirements
  • Gather and interpret specific, relevant information related to equine service activities and health and safety issues
  • Record equine service information accurately and legibly
  • Establish appropriate contact with clients or other personnel following good practice customer service
  • Ensure enquiries and confirmation of activities are carried out clearly and concisely
       
Element: Prepare for worksite activities
  • Follow health and safety in the workplace requirements, and select, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment, according to the type of work activity undertaken
  • Follow establishment protocols for entry to the worksite
  • Clarify work requirements and the order of activities and time allocation with designated personnel
  • Identify and plan personnel, equipment and resource requirements according to the scope of work and instructions
  • Identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks and report risks beyond own control or authority
  • Select, use, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications
       
Element: Complete required documentation
  • Document personnel, activities, timelines and resource usage for task according to workplace practices
  • Use key features and functions of workplace technology to record information
       
Element: Maintain business records
  • Collect information relevant to business operations and enter into manual record keeping system and/or computerised system
  • Organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination to others
  • Prepare reports and records to provide to third parties
       
Element: Maintain stock and resources
  • Monitor stock and resources to maintain required levels
  • Pack or store stock and resources to avoid losses and wastage
  • Keep records and produce stock control reports to inform resource use
       

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
Interpret requirements relating to the equine services and health and safety issues in spoken messages or written information 
Clarify or seek additional information from employer, client or other personnel relating to the equine services 
Follow industry procedures and confirm instructions for relevant tasks 
Gather and interpret specific, relevant information related to equine service activities and health and safety issues 
Record equine service information accurately and legibly 
Establish appropriate contact with clients or other personnel following good practice customer service 
Ensure enquiries and confirmation of activities are carried out clearly and concisely 
Follow health and safety in the workplace requirements, and select, use, maintain and store personal protective equipment, according to the type of work activity undertaken 
Follow establishment protocols for entry to the worksite 
Clarify work requirements and the order of activities and time allocation with designated personnel 
Identify and plan personnel, equipment and resource requirements according to the scope of work and instructions 
Identify workplace hazards, assess and control risks and report risks beyond own control or authority 
Select, use, clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to workplace procedures and manufacturer's specifications 
Document personnel, activities, timelines and resource usage for task according to workplace practices 
Use key features and functions of workplace technology to record information 
Collect information relevant to business operations and enter into manual record keeping system and/or computerised system 
Organise information in a format suitable for analysis, interpretation and dissemination to others 
Prepare reports and records to provide to third parties 
Monitor stock and resources to maintain required levels 
Pack or store stock and resources to avoid losses and wastage 
Keep records and produce stock control reports to inform resource use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMFAR405 - Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
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