Range of VariablesThe Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available |
Where might organisation work procedures be found for the work to be undertaken? | Work procedures will be based on sound agricultural principles and practices and may include supervisors oral or written instructions, organisation standard operating procedures, specifications, work notes, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures. |
What personal protective and equipment may be relevant to this standard? | This may include boots, overalls, gloves, protective eyewear, hearing protection, respirator or face mask, and sun protection (sun hat, sunscreen). |
What farrierytools might be need? | Hoofpicks, paring knife, farrier's hammer, anvil, clinching pliers, and horseshoe nails. |
What does hoof care involve? | Hoof care, in particular for young horses will require regular attention to minimise hoof damage through cracking, cuts or abrasions. |
What actions could be taken to eliminate or minimise the OHS risk? | The range of actions are both systematic and run at an operational level. They are listed below: safe work systems and procedures to reduce kicks, bites and crushing injuries from horses - this will include using calm and positive actions to avoid alarming stocksafe manual handling systems and proceduressafe horse restraining procedures used while working on horsesclear communication between workers, especially when working together within a close proximityall procedures must be carried out in compliance with the provisions of the Workplace Health and Safety Acts, their regulations and the relevant codes of practice. |
What type of shoeing is covered by this unit? | Cold shoeing is the only type of work covered by this unit. Hot shoeing is not covered in this unit or this Training Package. |
What information might be recorded and how might it be documented? | Dates, times and periods of operation and maintenance, and substances used including quantities and methods.Record keeping systems used may be either paper-based or digital, and information will be recorded into logbooks or other records. |
For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment refer to the Sector Booklet. |
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