Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively plan and complete daily work activities as a farrier, according to industry guidelines and regulations.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Work within industry guidelines, codes of practice and regulations | 1.1 Identify standards and codes of practice for employment as a farrier 1.2 Identify the characteristics of equine industries and the relationship between industry sector rules and farriery services 1.3 Identify key industry personnel, their roles and functions 1.4 Comply with duty of care, confidentiality, security and professional standards 1.5 Maintain knowledge of relevant industry codes of practice, including animal welfare and managing risks when interacting with horses and other equines in the workplace |
2. Communicate effectively | 2.1 Use appropriate communication methods to respond to enquiries and communicate with others 2.2 Use communication technology and appropriate communication techniques to clarify information to implement agreed outcomes or undertake tasks |
3. Obtain and document information | 3.1 Find and interpret information in relation to the task or enquiry 3.2 Document information, activities, timelines and resource use for tasks |
4. Follow work health and safety procedures | 4.1 Select and use personal protective equipment according to the type of worksite activities undertaken, and ensure correct procedures for maintenance and storage 4.2 Foster behaviour that contributes to a safe work environment, and report identified hazards 4.3 Check all safety equipment consistent with manufacturer recommendations 4.4 Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and equines, and take actions to control or report if beyond own control or authority |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret key information in workplace instructions and equine records to determine work requirements |
Writing | Use clear language and accurate industry terminology for reporting and completing records |
Numeracy | Estimate, calculate and record materials and resource requirements to carry out farriery services |
Oral communication | Use active listening and questioning to clarify and confirm information Use industry-standard terminology accurately in communications with others |
Navigate the world of work | Follow industry procedures and codes of practice, including safety and animal welfare requirements, relating to own role and work area Demonstrate a duty of care to self and others when working with equines |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and prioritise tasks and assemble equipment to complete farriery services, taking safety and risk factors into consideration Use key features and functions of workplace systems and technology to record and convey information |
Sectors
Farriery (FAR)