Required skills include

Ability to

analyse and solve problems using available information and resources including recording information and prioritising daily tasks

apply interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

communicate effectively with others including questioning active listening asking for clarification and consulting with or seeking advice from other relevant persons

comply with animal welfare legislation animal care guidelines state and territory veterinary surgeons or practitioners legislation and regulations relevant equine dental association code of conduct equine dental service provider accreditation requirements and standards

consult clearly and precisely with other appropriate service providers

identify when the needs of a horse are beyond the providers professional and personal scope

prepare and maintain equine dental records using appropriate terminology in all cases attended to

recognise when to refer owners or carers to a veterinarian or other appropriate service providers

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

equine health therapies and treatments

history of equine dental care techniques and methods

industry anatomical and dental terminology related to equine dental health care

professional indemnity and public liability insurance requirements

principles of animal welfare

relevant legislation regulations and codes of practice including OHS animal welfare and ethics veterinary practice restricted dental practices and waste disposal

relevant state or territory legislation covering the supply possession and use of restricted and controlled substances

standards codes of practice guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability relevant to the animal care industry

safe work practices

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this Unit Assessors should ensure that candidates can

comply with legislation regulations and codes of conduct for the provision of equine dental health care

uphold the ethical principles and responsibilities of working as an equine health care professional by working within the limits of professional and personal scope and promoting responsible equine dental health care

promote and explain the processes and procedures used in modern equine dentistry using appropriate terminology to horse owners and others

identify the range of options available in the management of horse health

identify conditions or situations where owners or carers should be referred to other appropriate service providers

use appropriate terminology when describing or explaining equine dental conditions and procedures to equine dental health providers and others

develop apply and maintain administrative support services including records and charts

The skills and knowledge required to work within an equine dental service provider framework must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment for this Unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions

There must be access to the appropriate equipment and resources to enable one to demonstrate competence

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in performance competency should be demonstrated to industry standards on more than two occasions over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and over a number of assessment activities

The assessment strategy must include assessment of competency in a work environment Suggested strategies for this Unit are

written and oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

case studies

thirdparty evidence

workplace documentation

This Unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other Units of Competency relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people with a language background other than English youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds

Principles may include:

Techniques and procedures used in the provision of equinedentistry including all levels of service may include:

Records and charts should include:

Environmentally sustainable work practices may include:

Equine industry health service providers may include:

Equine dental conditions found may include:

Treatment options at all levels may include: