ACMEQU425 — Provide horse clipping services

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What an assessment for ACMEQU425 must cover

38 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 8 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 Establish client requirements and horse characteristics

1.1Confirm horse clipping requirements, style and expectations with client
1.2Clarify information about horse behaviour, previous experience and reaction to clipping, and potential safety risks
1.3Determine need for sedation to carry out clipping, considering health and safety requirements and equine welfare and comfort
1.4Follow appropriate protocols and relevant state/territory legislation relating to sedation, and advise client to organise with a registered veterinarian, if sedation is assessed as necessary
1.5Determine a clipping plan, taking into consideration client, horse and safety requirements and, if required, support from an assistant

2 Prepare for horse clipping

2.1Confirm horse is clean prior to clipping
2.2Select equipment to meet clip requirements and as an alternative to sedation where appropriate and undertake equipment pre-operational safety checks
2.3Select safe area for clipping and appropriate horse restraints
2.4Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate for activity

3 Clip horse

3.1Approach, handle and restrain horse using safe, low stress techniques according to animal welfare and health and safety requirements
3.2Plait horse mane or tail as required
3.3Mark up area to be clipped for partial clips as required
3.4Accustom horse to clippers prior to commencing, and touch sensitive areas before clipping
3.5Use appropriate equipment and technique to clip horse coat and specific body areas
3.6Recognise when horse behaviour indicates a potential safety risk requiring support of an assistant or to discontinue clipping
3.7Monitor and maintain health and safety for self and others, and horse welfare, during the activity

4 Finalise horse clipping

4.1Brush, hose or wash horse at completion of clipping to remove loose hair, and apply conditioning products if required
4.2Care for horse after clipping according to horse needs and workplace practice
4.3Clean and maintain clipping equipment in a condition appropriate for future use and according to manufacturer instructions
4.4Clean and tidy work area and dispose of waste, taking into consideration health and safety, environmental and biosecurity requirements
4.5Hand over horse to client and complete records and transactions

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has clipped at least four horses, and worked with at least two clients, within industry accepted timeframes, including:
performed a full body clip, including legs, head and ears on one horse
performed two partial clips on two different horses selected from: Hunter clip – all hair removed except for legs and with or without saddle pad; Blanket clip – hair left on legs and back (exercise sheet); Trace or Chaser clip – hair left on back, head and legs; Irish clip – remove hair from areas around neck and armpits – where horse sweats; Bib or Strip clip – remove small amount of hair from front of neck and chest
performed an artistic clip on one horse
demonstrated safe, low stress horse handling techniques with each horse.

Knowledge evidence

health and safety hazards and controls when working in close proximity with horses, including: risks to horses, self and others, and how these are controlled; unpredictable behaviour of horses; use of safe, low stress handling techniques; electrical hazards relating to cables and water; reasons for removal of feed and water; selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE); hygiene and infection control; zoonotic and infectious diseases, including those caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses; responsibilities under relevant health and safety and animal welfare legislation and codes of practice
principles and practices of horse clipping, including: reasons for clipping horses; methods of restraint used during clipping; how to introduce horses to clipping; strategies for dealing with horses that are difficult to clip, including sedation, support from an assistant, selection of clipping equipment; techniques for different weather conditions, including cold weather, high winds and extreme heat; importance of efficient clipping and industry accepted timeframes
clipping techniques, including: for specific body parts and areas of varying hair growth; how to clip awkward areas and leg lines; clipping a bridle path, feathers, ears and jowl; injuries relating to clipping for horses and handler/groomer
types of clips and when they are used, including: full body clip; Hunter clip – all hair removed except for legs and with or without saddle pad; Blanket clip – hair left on legs and back (exercise sheet); Trace or Chaser clip – hair left on back, head and legs; Irish clip – remove hair from areas around neck and armpits – where horse sweats; Bib or Strip clip – remove small amount of hair from front of neck and chest; artistic clips
techniques for manes and tails: laying, plaiting or pulling a mane; plaiting, trimming or pulling a tail
issues relating to equine sedation (chemical restraint), including: state/territory legislative requirements relating to the administration of sedation to equines; role and responsibilities of registered veterinarians and clients; consideration of equine status – breed, age, condition, pain, pregnancy, stallions; time to take effect and duration period; equine behaviour and responses to sedation and recovery; sedation risks to equine and handlers
clipping equipment and products, including: types of clippers, blades and clipper oil; shampoo, oils, conditioning and finishing products; electrical cords and safety products; horse rugs, blankets or protection against weather and insects; use and maintenance of clipping and trimming equipment
strategies for dealing with clients, including: clarifying and confirming clipping requirements and costs where appropriate; recording clipping plans and outcomes; providing handover or follow-up information and support.

Foundation skills

Writing: Complete workplace documentation using industry terminology in print-based and/or digital format
Oral communication: Use appropriate tone, pace, and listening and questioning techniques to clarify information
Numeracy: Use mathematical concepts to calculate or estimate time and cost

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What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU425 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU425 needs to address all 38 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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