ACM50521 - Diploma of Equine Allied Health

Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skill and knowledge for work activities undertaken by selected equine allied health providers. The job roles covered in this qualification are:
  • equine dental technician
  • equine massage therapist.
Equine allied health providers typically work autonomously as small business operators or may work as part of a management team.
Equine allied health providers must work within the legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to animal welfare, biosecurity, veterinary practice, and pharmacy, controlled drugs and use of prohibited substances. The scope of practice for equine service providers varies according to state/territory legislative and regulatory requirements.
Through consultation with a number of training organisations, and other industry stakeholders, we are writing this course and others from this package. Should you require any further information or would like to be informed when they are completed please fill in the email request form below or contact us on 07-3812-0983 or [email protected]
Why invest with us?
We have been providing quality training materials for the VET Sector for over twenty years. All of our materials come to you in an electronic format by USB or download and it includes the Candidate Learning Guide, Assessment Tool, Trainer Marking Guide, Competency Mapping Tool, PowerPoint's, and any relevant readings.
Our format enables you to contextualise the material for your Organisations logo (the licence you receive enables this). The resources we know are flexible enough for any group of Students.
Also as the versions change as they invariably do, you will receive the updates at no extra cost to your Organisation.
The investment for these resources is based on the following factors;
  1. The resources are able to be contextualised and replicated as you see fit. In other words the licence allows you to reprint and badge and remove and add materials to your specifications – if you feel it is necessary.
  2. Any additions that we do will be sent to you automatically as they are developed.
  3. You will receive all the compulsory units as well all the electives required for the course.
  4. These resources offer the breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies covering selecting, adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments. Our resources provide you with the technical advice and early leadership skills for problem resolution. Such skills can be applied across a broad range of roles, and in a variety of contexts.
Please be aware
If this qualification is not completed it will take approximately 8 - 12 weeks from payment for delivery
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must:
  • have completed the following units of competency (or equivalent):
    • ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
    • ACMEQU213 Follow safe work practices in equine industries 
    • ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses
OR
have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
  • 13 units of competency:
  • 7 core units plus
  • 6 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives are to include one of the two vocational specialisation groupings outlined below.
For the award of the Diploma of Equine Allied Health (Equine Dental Technician) select:
  • all 4 elective units in Group A
  • 2 units from Group C electives or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
For the award of the Diploma of Equine Allied Health (Equine Massage Therapist) select:
  • all 4 elective units in Group B
  • 2 units from Group C electives or from this or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units
ACMEQU412 - Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
ACMEQU413 - Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
ACMEQU507 - Work within an equine allied health provider framework
ACMEQU508 - Relate equine anatomical and physiological features to equine health care requirements
AHCWRK509 - Provide specialist advice to clients
BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures
RGRPSH308 - Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines

Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A Equine dental technician
ACMEQD501 - Relate equine masticatory system to oral function, conditions and their health impacts
ACMEQD502 - Conduct assessment of equine masticatory system and plan dental treatment
ACMEQD503 - Perform equine dental treatment and oral care using appropriate instrumentation
ACMEQU417 - Advise on horse nutritional needs

Group B Equine massage therapist
ACMEQU415 - Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU509 - Conduct assessment for equine massage therapy
ACMEQU510 - Provide equine massage therapy services
ACMEQU511 - Develop and implement an equine rehabilitation program

Group C General
ACMEQU314*- Provide non-riding exercise to horses
ACMEQU415 - Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU417 - Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMEQU419 - Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination
ACMEQU420 - Fit and adjust bits and bridles
ACMEQU423 - Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
ACMEQU424 - Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
ACMEQU505 - Manage fitness in horses
AHCBUS516 - Develop and review a business plan
AHCWRK504 - Assess new industry developments
BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF501 - Manage personal and professional development
BSBTEC403 - Apply digital solutions to work processes
BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships
FSKLRG012 - Apply strategies to plan and manage complex workplace tasks
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency
Prerequisite requirement
ACMEQU314 Provide non-riding exercises to horse
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
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