ACMFAR406 — Work effectively in the farriery industry

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What an assessment for ACMFAR406 must cover

43 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Identify requirements related to providing farriery or hoof care services in equine industries

1.1Identify basic industry structure, relevant industry associations and employment roles, functions and responsibilities
1.2Identify the characteristics of equine industries and the relationship between key industry sectors or disciplines and farriery or hoof care services
1.3Ensure personal dress, grooming and presentation is appropriate for different work environments and tasks to be performed
1.4Comply with duty of care, confidentiality and security requirements of the client or equine establishment when providing services
1.5Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations and codes of practice, relating to animal welfare and safety when interacting with horses and other equines in the workplace
1.6Comply with restrictions on advice that can be given and avoid perceptions of diagnostic or treatment advice which must be given by veterinarians

2 Communicate effectively

2.1Use appropriate industry terminology and communication methods to respond to enquiries and communicate with others
2.2Use communication technology and appropriate communication techniques to clarify information to implement agreed outcomes or undertake tasks
2.3Engage with social media responsibly according to workplace and relevant industry sector protocols
2.4Participate in conversations with equine owners or carers providing firm and clear information relating to equine health and animal welfare issues

3 Follow workplace health and safety procedures

3.1Select and use personal protective equipment according to the type of worksite activities undertaken, and ensure correct procedures for maintenance and storage
3.2Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and equines, and take actions to control or report if beyond own control or authority
3.3Check all safety equipment consistent with manufacturer’s recommendations
3.4Demonstrate behaviour that contributes to a safe work environment, reflects duty of care and encourages safe behaviours in others

4 Maintain environmentally sustainable work practices

4.1Identify environmental principles and regulations relevant to farriery industry
4.2Investigate own practices in relation to resource usage
4.3Set targets to improve resource usage and efficiency
4.4Monitor and revise improvement plans and targets on a regular basis
4.5Comply with site hygiene controls and biosecurity procedures and protocols when visiting sites to conduct services

5 Manage personal health and fitness for job role

5.1Assess personal health for job function and develop strategies to improve fitness and core strength
5.2Adopt positions and posture to avoid injury and fatigue while working with equines
5.3Develop and apply strategies to avoid health risks at work
5.4Identify common rehabilitation regimes available following injury or illness

Performance evidence

identified requirements related to providing farriery or hoof care services on at least two different occasions
used verbal and written communication strategies to communicate effectively on at least three different occasions
complied with workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements while undertaking at least two farriery tasks
carried out at least one activity related to site hygiene and biosecurity, and one activity to improve resource usage
assessed personal health and fitness for job role and prepared at least one strategy to avoid health risks at work
maintained environmentally sustainable work practices and prepared at least one strategy to review resource usage.

Knowledge evidence

responsibilities of both the employer and the employee under federal and state legislation: - workplace health and safety - taxation law, superannuation and insurance requirements - anti-discrimination and harassment - animal welfare and prevention of cruelty to animals
characteristics of equine industry sectors and farriery or hoof care services, including: - overview of common farriery or hoof care services in different equine sectors or disciplines - basic overview of the rules of racing - how to access information on rules or protocols and roles of key personnel in equine sectors or disciplines
roles and functions within farriery or hoof care services, including: - collaborating with farriers, equine specialists and veterinarians - providing a services for a private customer or specific event or establishment - duty of care, confidentiality and security requirements of clients
restrictions on advice that can be given, including: - administration of medications not under veterinary supervision - avoiding perceptions of diagnostic or treatment advice which must be given by veterinarians - potential consequences, including animal welfare, litigation
workplace health and safety requirements, including: - managing risks when interacting with equines in the workplace - safe horse handling techniques - manual handling - use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
characteristics of personal health and fitness related to job role, including: - posture and positions when working with equine hooves and limbs - core strength and physical fitness - vaccinations including for tetanus - personal hygiene and infection control - effects of hydration and nutrition on body - effects of alcohol, other drugs and medication on work performance - stress and resilience and basic coping strategies - common injuries and rehabilitation requirements
communication skills including: - industry terminology for farriery or hoof care services - common equine terminology - sector specific communication protocols and rules’ - issues relating to engaging in social media responsibly, including: - resilience and dealing with negative interactions - use of social media as a marketing tool - confidentiality and privacy of client information
key aspects of environmental sustainability relating to farriery industry, including: - energy efficiency - recycling practices - safe disposal of waste - environmental hazards and risks associated with livestock and animal care industries - approaches for improving sustainability and energy efficiency for small business.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret key information in workplace instructions and equine records to determine work requirements
Writing: Use clear language and accurate industry terminology for completing records
Numeracy: Estimate, calculate and record materials and resource requirements to carry out farriery services
Oral communication: Use active listening and questioning to clarify and confirm information Conduct professional discussions with other animal professionals and paraprofessionals
Navigate the world of work: Maintain own professional conduct and ethics and work within the limits of own authority, expertise, training, competence, experience and legislation relevant to providing a service to others Recognise issues associated with providing animal health and welfare services, and responsibilities and accountabilities of own actions
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise tasks and manage time to complete farriery or hoof care services, taking safety and risk factors into consideration Reflect on and evaluate decision-making processes involved in providing equine care

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