Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMFAR302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMFAR302A - Work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries
Description This unit of competency covers the process of working effectively as a farrier on an individual basis and with others within the equine industry.This unit forms part of the requirements of the trade qualification for farriery.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit is applicable to those working in a range of equine industries where farriery services are provided. Farriers may work on race tracks (harness and thoroughbred), horse training establishments, spelling/resting establishments, breaking centres, stud farms, dressage schools, polo clubs, trail riding establishments and other centres undertaking recreational activity involving the use of horses.In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all units of competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify rights and responsibilities related to working as a farrier in equine industries
  • Regulations and legislation required for employment as a farrier are described.
  • Confidentiality and other obligations are adhered to in relation to individual horses receiving farriery services, and security arrangements applicable to the equine establishment.
  • The relationship between industry sector rules and farriery services is identified.
  • Key industry personnel are identified, together with their roles and functions in relevant equine industries, including the racing industry.
       
Element: Manage time according to tasks required
  • Work tasks are achieved within the nominated timeframe, in the correct order, and in accordance with industry standards.
       
Element: Participate in workplace teams
  • The roles of individuals within workplace teams are identified.
  • Communication skills appropriate to working within teams are identified.
  • Team tasks are completed in a cooperative manner.
       
Element: Maintain personal health and fitness
  • Principles and practices of maintaining personal health and fitness are demonstrated.
  • Vaccination requirements to maintain personal health in equine industries are followed.
       
Element: Present self according to industry standards of dress and grooming
  • Industry dress code is demonstrated, appropriate to different work environments.
  • Personal presentation standards are demonstrated, applicable to different work environments and tasks to be performed.
       
Element: Communicate effectively in the equine industries
  • Characteristics of the range of equine industries which may be serviced by the farriery industry, are identified.
  • Appropriate verbal and written communication strategies are used to communicate within the farriery industry and with clients.
  • Appropriate technology is used to support communication within the enterprise and within the equine industries.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 the rules and regulations applicable to employers and employees in the farriery industry

comply with the responsibilities of a farrier working in a range of equine industry sectors

perform farriery tasks to industry standards within the nominated timeframe

maintain personal health and fitness and personal presentation standards required by the industry

apply a range of verbal and written communication strategies to communicate effectively within the enterprise and with clients

use technology to assist communication.

The skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a farrier in the equine industries 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 of this unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in worksites, where routine farriery tasks are performed, or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

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

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

The assessment strategy must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and first-hand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

third-party evidence

workplace documentation

portfolio.

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 (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. 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).


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

complete work tasks within acceptable timeframes and to industry standards

contribute to team outcomes

interpret work orders/instructions correctly, including task and time requirements

gather and provide information in response to workplace requirements

operate communication equipment as appropriate

literacy skills to read and follow organisational policies and procedures, including occupational health and safety (OHS), waste management and hygiene standards; follow sequenced written instructions; and record the information accurately and legibly

oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice when required

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

numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

problem-solving skills to select required materials and equipment and prioritise tasks.

Required knowledge

awards and union coverage

communication procedures and systems, and technology relevant to enterprise and individual work responsibilities

legislation and regulations related to employment as a farrier

OHS legislative requirements and farriery industry codes of practice

personal presentation standards applicable to farriery

principles and practices of maintaining personal health and fitness

principles of teamwork

protocols for entry to a horse establishment

regulations covering farriers in specific equine industries

range, use and availability of materials and equipment.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Regulations and legislation may include:

contract of employment, and related industrial awards, both federal and state or territory

responsibilities of both the employer and the employee under federal and state legislation:

affirmative action

OHS, anti-discrimination and harassment

prevention of cruelty to animals

taxation law and superannuation requirements

workers compensation.

Industry sector rules may include:

the Rules of Racing (harness and thoroughbred)

industry and breed associations activities:

bushmans' carnival

campdrafting

carriage driving

endurance

hacking

Olympic disciplines

polo and polocrosse

pony club

vaulting

western competition.

Key industry personnel may include:

committees or industry governing bodies:

board members

organisation administrators

race or competition personnel:

stewards

technical delegate

ground jury

race day or competition veterinarian.

Roles and functions may include:

collaborating with other specialists:

other farriers

physical therapists

veterinarians

providing a consultation service to race or competition personnel

providing a service as a contractor to a stud, agistment or training centre

providing a service to a competition team at a specific event

providing a service to private customer

supervising the work of other farriers

working under the supervision of another farrier.

Timeframe considerations may include:

allowing adequate travel time between jobs

applying reporting procedures within the enterprise

following standard operating procedures

planning the order of work tasks

responding to requests and completing tasks punctually and within safe work practices and procedures guidelines.

Personal health and fitness issues may include:

personal hygiene

principles of maintaining personal health and fitness:

nutrition

exercise covering:

core strength and stability

flexibility

understanding of the impact of drug/alcohol use on health and fitness levels.

Vaccination requirements may include:

influenza

tetanus.

Personal presentation standards may include:

clothing is clean, in good repair, suitably durable for physical work performed primarily outdoors and presents a professional impression to clients and others

hair is tied back or able to be kept out of eyes and away from heat sources

language and manner is courteous to others

no jewellery

no loose clothing

personal protective equipment:

gloves for some tasks

items for sun and other weather protection

safety footwear and leg protection.

Verbal and written communication strategies may include:

verbal communication:

answering questions

describing actions

gathering information from clients and specialists

reporting findings to owners

reporting findings to veterinarians and other specialists

written communication:

documenting work tasks for invoicing clients

completing horse history records.

Technology used to support communication may include:

answering machines, pagers and fax machines

computer:

email and internet

data storage and retrieval

account software

telephones/mobile phones.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Regulations and legislation required for employment as a farrier are described. 
Confidentiality and other obligations are adhered to in relation to individual horses receiving farriery services, and security arrangements applicable to the equine establishment. 
The relationship between industry sector rules and farriery services is identified. 
Key industry personnel are identified, together with their roles and functions in relevant equine industries, including the racing industry. 
Work tasks are achieved within the nominated timeframe, in the correct order, and in accordance with industry standards. 
The roles of individuals within workplace teams are identified. 
Communication skills appropriate to working within teams are identified. 
Team tasks are completed in a cooperative manner. 
Principles and practices of maintaining personal health and fitness are demonstrated. 
Vaccination requirements to maintain personal health in equine industries are followed. 
Industry dress code is demonstrated, appropriate to different work environments. 
Personal presentation standards are demonstrated, applicable to different work environments and tasks to be performed. 
Characteristics of the range of equine industries which may be serviced by the farriery industry, are identified. 
Appropriate verbal and written communication strategies are used to communicate within the farriery industry and with clients. 
Appropriate technology is used to support communication within the enterprise and within the equine industries. 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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