ACM30510 - Certificate III in Farriery

Certificate III in Farriery

This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is engaged or employed to provide foot care services to horses with limited supervision in a defined range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. The duties require judgement and the ability to accurately communicate information concerning horse health related to foot care and performance to owners as well as the ability to interpret and relay information covering a variety of circumstances.

Job role

The job role and title covered by this qualification includes:

Farrier.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

A total of twenty one (21) units of competency must be achieved as specified below.

Complete twenty one (21) CORE units.

CORE: Complete the following twenty one (21) units

ACMFAR301A	Handle horses safely in the provision of farriery services
ACMFAR302A	Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries
ACMFAR303A	Perform routine day-to-day farriery activities
ACMFAR304A	Respond to emergencies and apply essential first aid in the equine industries
ACMFAR305A	Perform welding tasks using a forge
ACMFAR306A	Maintain, repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
ACMFAR307A	Make standard shoes for a range of horses
ACMFAR308A	Determine foot care and shoeing plans for horses
ACMFAR309A	Fit shoes for normal healthy horses
ACMFAR310A	Fit shoes to alleviate moderate faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR311A	Fit shoes to alleviate severe faults and defects in horses
ACMFAR312A	Accommodate special needs of particular horses through farriery techniques
ACMOHS301A	Contribute to occupational health and safety processes
ACMSUS301A	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MEM05004C	Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05012C	Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05050B	Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM18002B	Use power tools/hand held operations
RTE3904A	Keep records for a primary production business
SIRXINV002A	Maintain and order stock

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

direct entry

vocational training and/or work experience or skills recognition.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake higher level study for further pathway advancement.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certifications Considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	complete standard documentation confirm relevant industry and workplace requirements provide relevant work-related information to others ensure records are accurate and legible establish effective working relationships with colleagues support team communication practices understand personal and team requirements of relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies use communication technologies efficiently.
Teamwork	demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion explain and implement work team reporting requirements monitor work team tasks in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements provide support to team members undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members.
Problem solving	evaluate skill requirements of work tasks identify risks and implement risk control measures implement animal care and management procedures monitor and anticipate problems that may arise during workplace operations, including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or solve the problems within scope of responsibilities provide problem solving support to team members use assertive communication and/or conflict resolution skills to manage situations with clients who are distressed or in conflict with animal welfare or care directions use problem solving techniques to determine work requirements.
Initiative and enterprise	contribute to and promote continuous improvement processes identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action identify, assess and act on existing and potential risks monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations rectify problems promptly and appropriately seek and provide feedback on procedures and processes.
Planning and organising	contribute to continuous improvement and planning processes determine work requirements in order to complete in appropriate timeframes ensure work equipment, materials and tools are ready and available for required tasks plan work tasks for self and others as required report and assist with implementing contingency plan promptly when incidents occur.
Self-management	conduct regular housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and hygienic work area identify and apply safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment maintain currency of relevant, work-related information manage work load priorities and timelines monitor information in work area monitor own work against quality standards and identify areas for improvement understand own work activities and responsibilities.
Learning	ask questions to expand own knowledge assess competencies in meeting job requirements maintain skill and knowledge currency participate in meetings to inform work practices recognise limits of own expertise and seek skill development if required.
Technology	use information technology devices as required work with technology safely and according to workplace standards.