Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use and care for a range of hand tools and battery and electric power tools to carry out farriery or hoof care activities.
The unit applies to individuals who use a range of tools and practical skills while working with and preparing shoes and hoof care products for equines.
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 licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Select appropriate tools for farriery or hoof care activities | 1.1 Determine work requirements and select appropriate hand and/or power tools for task 1.2 Check selected tools for serviceability and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair or replacement 1.3 Identify blunt or worn tools and take action to sharpen, rectify or replace according to workplace requirements and manufactuers' specifications |
2. Use hand and power tools safely | 2.1 Prepare work area and organise access to tools to ensure smooth workflow 2.2 Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures 2.3 Adhere to safety requirements before, during and after use 2.4 Notify others in area of use of tools and potential reaction of equine 2.5 Use tools safely and according to manufacturers' specifications 2.6 Use tools to produce desired outcomes according to hoof care plan and task specifications including shape, size and finish |
3. Maintain hand and power tools | 3.1 Carry out routine maintenance of tools, including sharpening, using standard practices and techniques 3.2 Repair or replace defective or unsafe tools 3.3 Store and secure tools safely in appropriate location according to workplace requirements |
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 information in manufacturers' specifications |
Get the work done | Select and assemble tools to carry out farrier or hoof care tasks, taking safety and risk factors into consideration |
Sectors
Farriery (FAR)