ACM30921 - Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care

Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for equine hoof care practitioners. It covers general hoof care, hoof trimming, barefoot care and other services to improve and maintain hoof health. 
Individuals in these roles work in a variety of equine workplaces. They use discretion and judgment to provide hoof care services, solve routine and non routine hoof care problems, and provide advice to clients and owners.
To achieve this qualification, the individual must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of ACMFAR405 Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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]

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
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
  • 17 units of competency:
  • 11 core units plus
  • 6 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
  • at least 4 from Group A electives listed below
  • up to 2 from Group A or B electives listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
  • electives from Group B can only be selected where required as a prerequisite.
A maximum of 2 of the 6 elective units may be selected coded with an AQF indicator above level 3 or reflect outcomes above AQF level 3.

Core 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.
ACMEQU212 - Handle horses safely
ACMEQU221 - Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
ACMEQU309* - Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMEQU413 - Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
ACMFAR313 - Trim equine hooves
ACMFAR316 - Select and fit hoof boots to meet individual equine need
ACMFAR401 - Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMFAR405 - Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
ACMFAR408 - Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
ACMGEN303 - Assess the welfare status of an animal
ACMGEN315 - Communicate effectively with clients and team members

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 
ACMEQU217* - Load and unload horses
ACMEQU417 - Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMFAR315 - Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
ACMFAR404 - Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
ACMINF302 - Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
ACMSUS201 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBESB303 - Organise finances for new business ventures
BSBESB305 - Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBFIN302 - Maintain financial records
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
RGRHBR304* - Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

Group B : Prerequisite Units
ACMEQU202* - Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205 - Apply knowledge of horse behaviour

Prerequisite requirements
Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)
Unit of competency
Prerequisite requirements
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU217 Load and unload horses
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
ACMEQU309 Carry out basic hoof care procedures
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely
RGRHBR304 Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*
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