Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage and maintain accurate stud breeding and sales records for a property.
The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.
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 and manage information needed for managing stud records | 1.1 Confirm and clarify work program and requirements with management 1.2 Identify and source stud documentation required for managing the breeding program 1.3 Collate records of horses arriving and departing the stud, in line with established stud protocols 1.4 Discuss requirements in relation to recordkeeping and horse identification with operational personnel and management |
2. Nominate horses for sales, bonus schemes or exhibition | 2.1 Obtain, complete and organise submission of appropriate entry forms for specified activities within required timeframes 2.2 Nominate horses manually or electronically through established systems according to organisational procedures 2.3 Organise payment of relevant fees by the due dates |
3. Organise external reporting and recording requirements | 3.1 Organise the transfer or access of pedigrees and histories with controlling agents 3.2 Supply breeding returns to relevant breed societies and individuals within required timeframes 3.3 Complete and oversee horse transfer and registration forms to the relevant controlling body within required timeframes 3.4 Maintain health and safety and biosecurity records for the stud 3.5 Advise and assist clients with reporting requirements |
4. Supervise maintenance of stud records | 4.1 Oversee the management of recordkeeping systems within the stud to ensure sound records are readily accessible 4.2 Establish processes to ensure breeding and operational records are accurate and kept 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 key information in a range of documentation, including work program, and entry requirements and application processes for exhibiting and selling horses |
Writing | Prepare and present data and information clearly in a logical and sequenced structure to enhance readability |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for maintaining records, following workplace procedures and requirements from external bodies |
Interact with others | Use communication practices and protocols suitable for liaising with management, operational personnel and external personnel |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for planning and sequencing tasks and workload; meeting requirements of stud stable management and expectations of own role Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete tasks |
Sectors
Horse Breeding (HBR)