ACM40921 - Certificate IV in Equine Care
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skill and knowledge for work activities undertaken by an equine service provider or skilled worker in an equine establishment who provides specialist technical skills. They may work autonomously as small business operators or as part of a management team in an equine establishment. The job roles covered in this qualification are:
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Prior to commencing this qualification an individual must:
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules above can be selected for the award of the ACM40921 Certificate IV in Equine Care.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
Core Units
ACMEQU412 - Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
ACMEQU415 - Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU422 - Maintain and monitor horse health
ACMINF302 - Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
AHCWRK509 - Provide specialist advice to clients
BSBINS410 - Implement records systems for small business
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 Safety involving horses
ACMEQU313* - Work safely in equine workplaces
ACMEQU413 - Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
SISOEQU010 - Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities
Group B Fitness and performance trainer
ACMEQU414 - Manage horses to meet sport event requirements
ACMEQU416 - Manage presentation of horses for sale or show
ACMEQU418 - Select horses based on analysis of pedigree
ACMEQU505 - Manage fitness in horses
Group C Horse educator
ACMEQU407 - Educate horses in initial handling
ACMEQU408 - Educate horses to be ridden
ACMEQU409 - Educate horses to be driven
ACMEQU410 - Educate pack horses
ACMEQU411 - Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs
RGRPSH424 - Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes
RGRPSH425 - Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses
Group D Gear fitter and checker
ACMEQU419 - Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination
ACMEQU420 - Fit and adjust bits and bridles
ACMEQU421 - Provide saddle fitting and adjustment services
Group E Horse clipper
ACMEQU425*- Provide horse clipping services
Group F General electives
ACMEQU314* - Provide non-riding exercise to horses
ACMEQU417 - Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMEQU423 - Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
ACMEQU424 - Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
ACMFAR401 - Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMINF401 - Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures
BSBESB405 - Manage compliance for small businesses
BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources
BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plans
BSBTEC201 - Use business software applications
BSBWHS414 - Contribute to WHS risk management
FSKDIG003 - Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
MSTLG3001 - Make a prototype
RGRPSH304 - Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race
SISOEQU007* - Instruct horse handling skills
TAEDEL301 - Provide work skill instruction
Prerequisite requirements
This qualification describes the skill and knowledge for work activities undertaken by an equine service provider or skilled worker in an equine establishment who provides specialist technical skills. They may work autonomously as small business operators or as part of a management team in an equine establishment. The job roles covered in this qualification are:
- fitness and performance trainer
- horse educator
- gear fitter and checker
- horse clipper
- head groom/lead stable hand.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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
- have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 15 units of competency:
- 7 core units plus
- 8 elective units.
- at least 1 and up to 2 units from Group A
- up to 7 units from Groups B to F
- up to 2 units from this or any other endorsed training package or accredited course.
Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules above can be selected for the award of the ACM40921 Certificate IV in Equine Care.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- at least 3 units from Group B electives for the award of the Certificate IV in Equine Care (Fitness and Performance Training)
- at least 3 units from Group C electives for the award of the Certificate IV in Equine Care (Horse Educator)
- at least 2 units from Group D electives for the award of the Certificate IV in Equine Care (Gear Fitter and Checker)
- 1 elective unit from Group E in for the award of the Certificate IV in Equine Care (Horse Clipper).
Core Units
ACMEQU412 - Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
ACMEQU415 - Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU422 - Maintain and monitor horse health
ACMINF302 - Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
AHCWRK509 - Provide specialist advice to clients
BSBINS410 - Implement records systems for small business
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 Safety involving horses
ACMEQU313* - Work safely in equine workplaces
ACMEQU413 - Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor
SISOEQU010 - Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities
Group B Fitness and performance trainer
ACMEQU414 - Manage horses to meet sport event requirements
ACMEQU416 - Manage presentation of horses for sale or show
ACMEQU418 - Select horses based on analysis of pedigree
ACMEQU505 - Manage fitness in horses
Group C Horse educator
ACMEQU407 - Educate horses in initial handling
ACMEQU408 - Educate horses to be ridden
ACMEQU409 - Educate horses to be driven
ACMEQU410 - Educate pack horses
ACMEQU411 - Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs
RGRPSH424 - Re-educate horses to manage behaviours and/or transition to new purposes
RGRPSH425 - Advise on transitioning and rehoming horses
Group D Gear fitter and checker
ACMEQU419 - Evaluate saddlery and gear fit for horse and rider combination
ACMEQU420 - Fit and adjust bits and bridles
ACMEQU421 - Provide saddle fitting and adjustment services
Group E Horse clipper
ACMEQU425*- Provide horse clipping services
Group F General electives
ACMEQU314* - Provide non-riding exercise to horses
ACMEQU417 - Advise on horse nutritional needs
ACMEQU423 - Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
ACMEQU424 - Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
ACMFAR401 - Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMINF401 - Oversee site biosecurity and infection controls working with animals
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
BSBESB404 - Market new business ventures
BSBESB405 - Manage compliance for small businesses
BSBESB406 - Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures
BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources
BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plans
BSBTEC201 - Use business software applications
BSBWHS414 - Contribute to WHS risk management
FSKDIG003 - Use digital technology for non-routine workplace tasks
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
MSTLG3001 - Make a prototype
RGRPSH304 - Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race
SISOEQU007* - Instruct horse handling skills
TAEDEL301 - Provide work skill instruction
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
ACMEQU314 Provide non-riding exercise to horse |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
ACMEQU425 Provide horse clipping services |
ACMEQU212 Handle horses safely |
SISOEQU007 Instruct horse handling skills |
SISOEQU001 Handle horses SISOEQU010 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks for horse handling and riding activities |
ACM40921 - Certificate IV in Equine Care
BSBESB405 - Manage compliance for small businesses
A$525.00
A$525.00
BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures
A$525.00
A$525.00
BSBINS410 - Implement records systems for small business
A$525.00
A$525.00