Certificate II in Horse Care
ACM20221
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IINationally recognised
Level 2AQF level
13Units to complete
6 months to 1 yearAQF length guide
5Training providers
Feb 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (ACM20221, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate II; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Entry level and support animal carer roles
Industries
Equine Services
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for ACM20221 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 factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 13 units: 5 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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ACMAIM201Contribute to safety at incidents involving large animals
ACMAIM202Participate in an incident involving large animals
ACMEQU202Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU206Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU212Handle horses safely
ACMEQU213Follow safe work practices in equine industries
ACMEQU215Provide daily care for horses
ACMEQU216Check and treat horses
ACMEQU217Load and unload horses
ACMEQU218Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
ACMEQU219Develop riding skills for exercising horses
ACMEQU220Lunge educated horses
ACMEQU221Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
ACMEQU308Transport horses using a road vehicle
ACMEQU311Prepare horses for presentation at an event
ACMEQU314Provide non-riding exercise to horses
ACMINF302Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
AHCINF202Install, maintain and repair farm fencing
AHCINF302Plan and construct an electric fence
AHCLSK204Carry out regular livestock observation
AHCLSK209Monitor water supplies
AHCLSK210Muster and move livestock
AHCLSK218Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work
AHCMOM202Operate tractors
AHCMOM216Operate side by side utility vehicles
AHCWRK201Observe and report on weather
AHCWRK312Operate in isolated and remote situations
FSKLRG007Use strategies to identify job opportunities
HLTAID011Provide First Aid
RGRCMN201Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries
RGRHBR307Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
RGRPSH308Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the ACM20221 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 factsWho offers it
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