ACMEQU413 — Work safely in providing equine services as a contractor

1 Investigate and apply safety compliance requirements relating to work as an equine service contractor

• 1.1Identify and comply with legislative and code of practice requirements relating to health and safety and working as a contractor for clients conducting equine services
• 1.2Investigate and establish insurance requirements relevant to equine service provision
• 1.3Identify and comply with legislative requirements relating to animal welfare, biosecurity and environmental sustainability relevant to conducting equine services

2 Establish safe work practices in providing services for clients

• 2.1Provide information to client on compliance with health and safety, other relevant legislation and insurances, as required
• 2.2Complete site induction and/or review client visitor safety and emergency procedures relevant to service provision
• 2.3Assess work area and risks associated with controlled and open spaces, proximity of other animals and environmental conditions
• 2.4Assess potential safety hazards and risks for self, others and equines in performing the service
• 2.5Confirm personal protective equipment (PPE) and gear required for service are maintained and functional
• 2.6Report incidents relating to people and equines, as required
• 2.7Respond to emergency situations following established or client procedures, as required
• 2.8Provide feedback to client relating to health and safety issues and suggested improvements

3 Handle and secure equines safely in close proximity

• 3.1Observe equine behaviour and identify potential behavioural safety risks to practitioner, other handlers and equine
• 3.2Establish a safe place to conduct equine service activity
• 3.3Use safe, low stress techniques and restraints when handling and securing equines
• 3.4Work within equine safety zones and position own body and hands to detect potential equine movement and reactions to handling
• 3.5Use examination and palpation techniques suitable for equine body part and service provision
• 3.6Recognise situations where sedation is required to manage equine behaviour or to undertake the service for safety and equine welfare
• 3.7Follow required procedures and relevant state/territory legislation relating to equine sedation, if determined necessary

4 Plan and manage hygiene and biosecurity when carrying out equine service provision

• 4.1Devise and apply a hygiene procedure for self, equipment, vehicle and premises, as required
• 4.2Select and use PPE that promotes hygiene and infection control appropriate for activity
• 4.3Clean, disinfect and/or sterilise equipment appropriate for service activity
• 4.4Recognise signs that suggest an infectious equine or zoonotic disease
• 4.5Communicate hygiene and biosecurity risks to others, and follow referral and reporting procedures as required

5 Manage personal fitness, manual handling and environmental hazards

• 5.1Manage personal fitness and health to undertake work
• 5.2Use movement and postures to minimise the risk of injury within work environment and demands of activity
• 5.3Modify workplace layout and environment within area of control to minimise manual handling and environmental hazards and risk
• 5.4Interpret and follow safe chemical handling, transport and storage according to product label and instructions
• 5.5Identify sustainable practices relevant to service provision, and incorporate in own practices
• 5.6Dispose of contaminated and biological waste and chemicals safely according to legislation and environmental requirements

6 Maintain records

• 6.1Maintain workplace records related to safety, hygiene and biosecurity and environmental sustainability accurately and store in designated location
• 6.2Comply with regulatory requirements for reporting notifiable diseases

What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU413 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU413 needs to address all 42 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ACMEQU413?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMEQU413 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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Can I check my existing ACMEQU413 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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