To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
15 units of competency:
3 core units plus
12 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
1 elective unit from Group A
at least 5 electives from Group B
up to 6 electives from Group B or Group C not already selected
up to 2 from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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ACMINF302
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Follow equine biosecurity and infection control procedures
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BSBWHS201
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Contribute to health and safety of self and others
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RGRHBR301
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Work effectively in horse breeding sector
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Elective Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
Group A Horse safety
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ACMEQU202*
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Handle horses safely
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RGRPSH201
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Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
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SISOEQU001
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Handle horses
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Group B Breeding
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ACMHBR306
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Provide information on horses
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RGRHBR201
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Assist with oestrus detection in mares
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RGRHBR302*
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Carry out natural mare mating procedures
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RGRHBR303*
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Assist with artificial insemination of mares
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RGRHBR304*
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Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
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RGRHBR305*
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Handle young horses
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RGRHBR306
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Raise young horses
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RGRHBR307
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Carry out procedures for foaling down mares
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RGRHBR308
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Care for broodmares
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Group C General
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ACMEQU204*
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Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
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ACMEQU205
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Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMEQU208
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Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
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ACMEQU402
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Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
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ACMEQU405
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Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
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ACMHBR301*
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Transport horses
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ACMHBR302*
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Carry out basic hoof procedures
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ACMHBR310
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Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
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RGRCMN203
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Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
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RGRPSH202
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Assist with transportation of horses
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RGRPSH301
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Implement stable operations
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RGRPSH302
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Supervise handling of horses
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RGRPSH308
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Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
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SISXEMR001
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Respond to emergency situations
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TAEDEL301
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Provide work skill instruction
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Prerequisite requirements
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
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Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely
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ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMEQU204* Perform daily tasks in the horse industry
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ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMHBR301* Transport horses
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ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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ACMHBR302* Carry out basic hoof procedures
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ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely*
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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RGRHBR302* Carry out natural mare mating procedures
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely*
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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RGRHBR303* Assist with artificial insemination of mares
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely*
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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RGRHBR304* Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely*
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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RGRHBR305* Handle young horses
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ACMEQU202* Handle horses safely*
ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
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