ACMFAR315 — Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities

1 Select appropriate tools for farriery or hoof care activities

• 1.1Determine work requirements and select appropriate hand and/or power tools for task
• 1.2Check selected tools for serviceability and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair or replacement
• 1.3Identify blunt or worn tools and take action to sharpen, rectify or replace according to workplace requirements and manufactuers’ specifications

2 Use hand and power tools safely

• 2.1Prepare work area and organise access to tools to ensure smooth workflow
• 2.2Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
• 2.3Adhere to safety requirements before, during and after use
• 2.4Notify others in area of use of tools and potential reaction of equine
• 2.5Use tools safely and according to manufacturers’ specifications
• 2.6Use tools to produce desired outcomes according to hoof care plan and task specifications including shape, size and finish

3 Maintain hand and power tools

• 3.1Carry out routine maintenance of tools, including sharpening, using standard practices and techniques
• 3.2Repair or replace defective or unsafe tools
• 3.3Store and secure tools safely in appropriate location according to workplace requirements

What does an assessment tool for ACMFAR315 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMFAR315 needs to address all 23 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 2 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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