Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to perform hoof care on horses
- Work to be undertaken is interpreted from work program, where necessary, and confirmed with management.
- Organisation requirements for the care and handling of horses within the guidelines of animal health and welfare are recognised and understood.
- Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of the process.
- Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary.
- Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained.
- Provide hoof care to horse
- Basic farriery tools are selected for appropriate use.
- Horses feet are picked up and hooves picked and cleaned according to set leg routines.
- Legs are held and the hoof presented to allow treatment to be carried out efficiently and safely.
- Basic hoof care (including routine trimming) is provided according to organisation guidelines and procedures.
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are continually identified while handling horses, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Replace dislodged and loose shoes
- Complete maintenance and administration
- Equipment is cleaned in according to manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- Attachments and other ancillary equipment are cleaned and stored according to with manufacturer's specifications, organisational procedures and regulations.
- All containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris from the operations are disposed of safely and appropriately.
- All required documentation recorded accurately and promptly according to organisational requirements.