Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the administration and maintenance of horse stud records and horse nominations for sale, bonus schemes or exhibition.
The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision 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 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.
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 stud breeding information | 1.1 Interpret and confirm work program with supervisor 1.2 Obtain and collate breeding program documents according to enterprise practices 1.3 Maintain records accurately in designated workplace system |
2. Assist with administering horse sales, bonus schemes or exhibition nominations | 2.1 Complete relevant fields in entry forms for specified activity, and forward to supervisor 2.2 Submit nominations for horse sales, bonus schemes or exhibitions according to workplace procedures |
3. Assist with administering requirements of external bodies | 3.1 Obtain or supply information about horse pedigrees and histories according to supervisor instructions 3.2 Complete relevant sections of horse transfer and registration forms, and forward to supervisor to complete |
4. Maintain stud breeding records | 4.1 Identify horses, including foals at foot, arriving and departing according to stud procedures, including safe work practices around horses 4.2 Check breeding and operational records, in areas of own responsibility, are accurate and up-to-date |
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 needed in application forms Proofread own work to ensure accuracy of information |
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 Use workplace technology, tools and/or systems to complete records and reports |
Sectors
Horse Breeding (HBR)