ACM50421 - Diploma of Equine Management

Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in a management capacity in a small to medium sized equine establishment or who function as part of a management team in a larger equine establishment. Individuals in these roles have a high degree of autonomy and manage staff, horses and operations in a range of equine workplaces which may include performance horse or sport establishments, agistment centres, and coaching/riding centres or similar.
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
    • ACMEQU306 Provide routine care for horses
    • ACMEQU313 Work safely in equine workplaces
  • OR
have relevant equivalent skills and knowledge acquired through participation in the equine industry.
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
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
  • 14 units of competency:
    • 8 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. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
  • up to 6 from electives listed below
  • up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core Units
ACMEQU501 - Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans
ACMEQU502 - Manage horse health care
ACMEQU506 - Manage legal, insurance and business aspects of horse establishments
ACMEQU512 - Manage safe work practices in a horse establishment
ACMINF502 - Manage equine biosecurity and infection control
AHCLSK404 - Implement and monitor animal welfare programs
BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans

Elective Units
Group A Horse management
ACMAIM402 - Develop a large animal incident response plan for an organisation 
ACMEQU411 - Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs
ACMEQU412 - Interpret and address horse behaviour and welfare
ACMEQU415 - Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement
ACMEQU416 - Manage presentation of horses for sale or show
ACMEQU418 - Select horses based on analysis of pedigree
ACMEQU423 - Manage selection of horse for handler, rider or driver
ACMEQU424 - Evaluate equine service or therapy provision
ACMEQU503 - Manage international opportunities for horses
ACMEQU505 - Manage fitness in horses
AHCWRK509 - Provide specialist advice to clients

Group B Farm management
ACMEQU504 - Manage horse pastures
ACMSUS401 - Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
AHCAGB512 - Plan and manage infrastructure
AHCAGB513 - Develop a farm plan
AHCECR506 - Develop and implement sustainable land use strategies
AHCLSK413 - Design livestock handling facilities
AHCMOM402 - Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment
AHCMOM501 - Manage machinery and equipment
AHCWRK510 - Audit site operations
SISXFAC003 - Implement facility maintenance programs 

Group C Stud management (breeding)
AHCAIS402 - Supervise artificial breeding or embryo transfer programs
AHCLSK422 - Identify and select animals for breeding
RGRHBR504 - Manage horse breeding operations
RGRHBR505 - Oversee administration of stud records

Group D General (business)
AHCBUS516 - Develop and review a business plan
AHCWRK504 - Assess new industry developments
AHCWRK512 - Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program
BSBESB305 - Address compliance requirements for new business ventures
BSBESB407 - Manage finances for new business ventures
BSBHRM415 - Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBLDR521 - Lead the development of diverse workforces
BSBLDR522 - Manage people performance
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
SISXEMR002 - Coordinate emergency responses
SITEEVT010 - Manage on-site event operations
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