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14/09/2026 9:00 AM AWST
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Equine Emergency Shoe Replacement Skill Set
Equine Emergency Shoe Replacement Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
ACMSS00015
ACMSS00015
State Code
AD846
AD846
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
11/12/2018
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
170
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/02/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 11/12/2018 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set is designed to cover the skills and knowledge required to provide basic hoof care and remove and replace an equine shoe as an emergency measure to address an immediate equine welfare requirement relating to hoof and/or shoe conditions.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit toward ACM30821 Certificate III in Horse Care and ACM30921 Certificate III in Equine Hoof 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 livestock or agricultural workers, typically in regional or remote areas with limited access to a farrier. They use horses or other equines for work and are required to carry out basic hoof care as part of their job role.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from theACM Animal Care and Management Training Packagemeet industry requirements for providing basic hoof care and the emergency replacement of equine shoes.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODV51 | ACMEQU309 | Carry out basic hoof care procedures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| ODV44 | ACMEQU212 | Handle horses safely | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAL42 | ACMFAR317 | Replace equine shoes as an emergency measure | 35 | Unit of competency |
