Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to nominate horses for sale or exhibition, complete and forward required pedigrees, transfer forms and stud records for the property, and other administrative matters.
The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Gather and manage information for managing the stable | 1.1 Interpret work to be undertaken from work program and confirm with management 1.2 Identify and obtain documents within the organisation that detail the requirements of the production program 1.3 Maintain and manage recordkeeping systems within the stud to ensure sound records can be accessed at any time 1.4 Hold discussions with operational personnel and immediate management to discuss requirements in relation to recordkeeping and horse identification 1.5 Supply breeding returns to relevant breed societies and individuals |
2. Nominate horses for sales or exhibition | 2.1 Obtain, complete and submit appropriate entry forms for the specified activity 2.2 Nominate horses manually or electronically through established systems according to organisational procedures 2.3 Pay entry fees prior to the required nomination time |
3. Apply relevant requirements | 3.1 Obtain from or supply to the controlling agents required pedigrees and histories 3.2 Complete horse transfer and registration forms and forward to the relevant controlling body 3.3 Observe work health and safety procedures and practices to minimise risk when working around the stud |
4. Maintain stud record | 4.1 Identify horses arriving and departing the stud, in line with established stud protocols 4.2 Keep accurate breeding and operational records either manually or electronically 4.3 Enter financial records of receipts and expenditure in the designated stud or property records |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret key information in a range of documentation, including work program, and entry requirements and application processes for exhibiting and selling horses |
Writing | Prepare and present data and information clearly in a logical and sequenced structure to enhance readability |
Navigate the world of work | Take responsibility for following workplace procedures and requirements from external bodies for the sale or exhibition of horses |
Interact with others | Use communication practices and protocols suitable for liaising with management, operational personnel and external personnel |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for planning and sequencing tasks and workload; meeting requirements of stud stable management and expectations of own role |
Sectors
Horse Breeding (HBR)