Skill set Outline
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Beginners horse handling safety
Beginners horse handling safety
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00014
ACMSS00014
State Code
AD731
AD731
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
29/11/2017
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
180
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set aims to prepare inexperienced or novice learners for interacting with horses and safely undertaking horse handling activities. It covers knowledge of horse behaviour and safe work practices and horse handling across a range of equine sectors.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit toward ACM20217 Certificate II in Horse Care.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing or regulatory requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for inexperienced or novice learners to prepare for interacting with horses across a range of equine sectors.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package prepare beginners for interacting safely with horses.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBE58 | ACMEQU205 | Apply knowledge of horse behaviour | 55 | Unit of competency |
| BBE65 | ACMEQU202 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BBE07 | ACMEQU201 | Work safely in industries with horses | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE773 | ACMSS00038 | Handling Horses Safely Skill Set | Skill set |