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Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care

ACM30921
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
0Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM30921, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Hoofcare Practioner
Industries
Equine Services
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for ACM30921 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 17 units: 11 core plus 6 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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ACMEQU202Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
ACMEQU217Load and unload horses
ACMEQU221Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
ACMEQU309Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMEQU413Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
ACMEQU417Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMFAR313Trim equine hooves
ACMFAR315Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
ACMFAR316Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need
ACMFAR401Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMFAR404Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
ACMFAR405Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
ACMFAR408Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
ACMGEN303Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN315Communicate effectively with clients and team members
ACMINF302Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
ACMSUS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBESB303Organise finances for new business ventures
BSBESB305Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBFIN302Maintain financial records
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
HLTAID013Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
RGRHBR304Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the ACM30921 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

No registered training provider currently lists this course for public enrolment.

This site lists the current private training providers and TAFE institutes on the national register. The official listing on training.gov.au shows who is registered to deliver this course.