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Prepare To Work Safely Around Horses Skill Set

Prepare To Work Safely Around Horses Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00039
State Code
AE777
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
18/02/2022
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/02/2022 Current Approved
Description
This skill set is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to understand and interpret horse behaviour and body language to minimise risks to self, others and horses when working around horses, but does not involve direct handling of horses.
Pathway Information
This unit of competency provides credit towardACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for workers who work around horses, in industries involving horses, but do not directly handle horses. These roles may include administration, finance, marketing, customer service, catering, facility management, equipment repair and support roles at equine events.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This competencyfrom theACM Animal Care and Management Training Packagemeets industry requirements to work safely around horses in an equine workplace, not involving direct handling of horses.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODV57 ACMEQU214 Prepare to work safely around horses 55 Unit of competency
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