This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare the feet of an equine to address particular needs and fabricate and apply an appropriate shoe to alleviate problems.

The unit applies to individuals who have a moderate level of experience handling equines and who use specialised knowledge and technical skills to perform farriery services across different equine industry sectors.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

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Identify hoof defects that may be fixed by a farrier
Determine the types of orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications that may fix the problem
Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier
Determine the foot care needs of foals and young equines or other equines
Report conditions requiring higher-level treatment to other farriers or veterinarians
Determine course of action and establish treatment regime in consultation with a veterinarian
Discuss the implications of proposed actions
Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes
Handle equines safely according to work health and safety practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self
Trim and prepare feet without injury to equine feet
Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to shoe plan
Check work to ensure foot preparation meets quality outcomes
Select tools for fitting shoes
Shape remedial shoes according to shoe plan
Fit shoes to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the shoe
Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure
Select tools and nails suitable for attaching and clenching shoes
Attach shoe safely, securely and in the correct position
Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine
Advise of actions taken and future foot care requirements
Maintain service records according to workplace practices

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