Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out stud stable management duties, including gathering information, nominating horses for sale or exhibitions, and maintaining stud records.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding or other horse industry environments.
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. Gather stable management information | 1.1 Interpret and confirm work program with supervisor 1.2 Obtain and follow production program documents 1.3 Maintain records accurately |
2. Nominate horses for sale or exhibition | 2.1 Obtain, complete and submit entry forms for specified activity 2.2 Nominate horses for sale or exhibition according to workplace procedures 2.3 Ensure entry fees are paid before the required nomination time |
3. Complete relevant requirements | 3.1 Obtain from, or supply pedigrees and histories to controlling agents 3.2 Complete and forward horse transfer and registration forms to the controlling body |
4. Maintain stud records | 4.1 Identify arriving horses according to stud procedures, including safe work practices around horses 4.2 Keep accurate breeding and operational records 4.3 Enter receipts and expenditure in workplace financial records |
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 entry requirements and application processes for exhibiting and selling horses |
Writing | Enter data and information accurately to complete records and forms for internal and external purposes |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following workplace procedures for own role and area of work |
Get the work done | Plan, sequence and prioritise activities to achieve work outcomes |
Sectors
Horse Breeding (HBR)