ACMFAR319 — Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
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What an assessment for ACMFAR319 must cover
28 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Assess equine behaviours and level of education before handling
- 1.1Assess hazards in the environment and potential risks to self, others and the equine, and take steps to minimise
- 1.2Identify and respond to equine behaviour using knowledge of horse behaviour, senses, and equine communication methods
- 1.3Determine the level of education of the equine
- 1.4Observe equine to identify factors that cause the equine’s behaviour to change
- 1.5Proceed with services after considering equine behaviour and level of education and environment
2 Identify, catch and control an equine
- 2.1Identify and isolate the equine using safe handling techniques
- 2.2Use gear for catching, handling and controlling equines including personal protective equipment
- 2.3Create and maintain a calm and reassuring climate for the equine following animal welfare principles
- 2.4Catch, handle, and control the equine safely
3 Control an equine during farrier or hoof care service
- 3.1Select appropriate equipment or methods to safely control the equine
- 3.2Take evasive or humane corrective action to avoid personal danger
- 3.3Warn others of risk when any adverse reaction from an equine is anticipated
- 3.4Adopt positions and posture to avoid injury and fatigue
- 3.5Take steps to shape equine behaviour to respond compliantly when handled
Performance evidence
- identified and assessed equine behaviour and level of education before commencing services
- identified, caught and controlled equines in a safe and humane manner
- handled equines safely and humanely while performing farriery or hoof care services
- followed safe work practices for interacting with equines
Knowledge evidence
- features to identify equines including colour, sex and brands
- common equine behaviour and social traits, including: behaviours that indicate an equine’s level of education; how to read horse body language and facial features; signs of nervousness or fear; factors that might influence a range of equine behaviours; situations where equine behaviour may cause harm to handlers, including: leading through or working in restricted spaces; proximity to other equines; environmental conditions
- basic features of how equines learn, including: cues; repetition and reward; exposure to new situations and activities
- types and purpose of different items of handling equipment including personal protective equipment
- safe equine handling and communication techniques, including: techniques for encouraging compliant behaviour; techniques for handing non-compliant behaviours including equine leaning or yanking leg away
- safe work practices and zones related to farriery or hoof care services, including: manual handling; using personal protective equipment (PPE)
- animal welfare principles and practices relevant to farriery or hoof care services.
Foundation skills
- Navigate the world of work: Follow workplace procedures, including workplace health and safety, and animal welfare requirements, relating to own role and work area
- Interact with others: Work cooperatively with others using clear communication techniques to support achievement of work outcomes
- Get the work done: Assemble resources and follow clearly defined practices to approach, catch, lead and handle equines safely; Make decisions about safety risks and take action to control risks within own work area or role
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Questions about assessing ACMFAR319
What does an assessment tool for ACMFAR319 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMFAR319 needs to address all 28 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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