ACMEQU422 — Maintain and monitor horse health

1 Relate horse physiological features to health care requirements

• 1.1Identify key physiological systems and functions of horses and indicators of normal and abnormal functions
• 1.2Relate temperature regulation to the overall health and wellbeing of horses
• 1.3Relate horse behaviour to signs of disease, illness or injury

2 Implement routine horse health care plans

• 2.1Carry out routine horse health care activities and preventative treatment plans according to workplace schedule
• 2.2Confirm observations and health care information are recorded for individual horses
• 2.3Implement biosecurity procedures to prevent potential spread of disease
• 2.4Maintain horse premises to optimise biosecurity requirements and horse health care according to animal welfare, legislative and licensing requirements
• 2.5Communicate health care and emergency procedures to relevant team members

3 Check and determine horse health

• 3.1Fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for activity and for infection control and biosecurity, as required
• 3.2Approach, handle and restrain horses using safe, low stress practices
• 3.3Assess horse condition and health status, identifying signs of healthy, distressed, sick or injured horses
• 3.4Assess potential impact of diet on horse condition and health
• 3.5Identify signs of infectious disease and isolate or quarantine horses according to workplace and biosecurity procedures
• 3.6Implement procedures and report notifiable diseases, where required to appropriate personnel or authority

4 Treat illness and injury

• 4.1Assess possible outcomes of routine illnesses and injuries with key personnel and determine need for professional advice or veterinary assistance
• 4.2Make treatment and management priority decisions based on animal welfare needs and potential ongoing impact of illnesses and injuries
• 4.3Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments
• 4.4Administer medication or treatments according to veterinarian instructions, workplace procedures and legislative requirements
• 4.5Handle, store and dispose of medications and treatments according to legislation and workplace safety procedures

5 Monitor horse health care plans

• 5.1Monitor horses during and after treatments and report indicators of further health problems
• 5.2Maintain records and update details in horse health care plans
• 5.3Review program implementation and outcomes and provide feedback to management

What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU422 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU422 needs to address all 45 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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