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ACM40818 - Certificate IV in Farriery
Qualification Description
This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is engaged or employed to provide equine hoof care and shoeing services. Farriers are generally self-employed, working autonomously and taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
Farriers require theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics and pathologies and the ability to apply knowledge to technical solutions for a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. The ability to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners/carers and veterinarians concerning equine hoof and shoe care and related health issues in a variety of circumstances is required.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate 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.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in all 21 core units of competency.
Core Units
ACMFAR305 - Perform welding tasks using a forge
ACMFAR307 - Make standard shoes for a range of equines
ACMFAR313 - Trim equine hooves
ACMFAR314 - Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities
ACMFAR315 - Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
ACMFAR318 - Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
ACMFAR319 - Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
ACMFAR401 - Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMFAR402 - Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
ACMFAR403 - Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines
ACMFAR404 - Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
ACMFAR405 - Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
ACMFAR406 - Work effectively in the farriery industry
ACMFAR407 - Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
ACMFAR408 - Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
ACMFAR409 - Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
BSBFIA301 - Maintain financial records
BSBSMB303 - Organise finances for the micro business
BSBSMB305 - Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
BSBWHS301 - Maintain workplace safety
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is engaged or employed to provide equine hoof care and shoeing services. Farriers are generally self-employed, working autonomously and taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine.
Farriers require theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics and pathologies and the ability to apply knowledge to technical solutions for a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. The ability to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners/carers and veterinarians concerning equine hoof and shoe care and related health issues in a variety of circumstances is required.
To achieve this qualification, the candidate 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.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in all 21 core units of competency.
Core Units
ACMFAR305 - Perform welding tasks using a forge
ACMFAR307 - Make standard shoes for a range of equines
ACMFAR313 - Trim equine hooves
ACMFAR314 - Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities
ACMFAR315 - Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
ACMFAR318 - Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
ACMFAR319 - Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
ACMFAR401 - Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
ACMFAR402 - Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
ACMFAR403 - Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines
ACMFAR404 - Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
ACMFAR405 - Coordinate day-to-day equine service operations
ACMFAR406 - Work effectively in the farriery industry
ACMFAR407 - Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
ACMFAR408 - Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
ACMFAR409 - Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
BSBFIA301 - Maintain financial records
BSBSMB303 - Organise finances for the micro business
BSBSMB305 - Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
BSBWHS301 - Maintain workplace safety
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid