ACM40818

Certificate IV in Farriery

Farriers combine equine anatomy knowledge with hands-on trade skill to keep horses sound, and it’s a trade you can build a career or your own business around. ACM40818 Certificate IV in Farriery builds the skills to trim and shoe equine hooves, forge and repair tools, and manage the day-to-day running of a farriery business, working autonomously across a wide range of predictable and unpredictable problems.

Training Details

This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities of a farrier engaged or employed to provide equine hoof care and shoeing services. Farriers are generally self-employed, working autonomously and taking responsibility for their own functions and outputs across a range of varied contexts.

Farriers require theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics and pathologies, and the ability to apply this knowledge to technical solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems. Farriers must also be able to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners, carers and veterinarians about equine hoof and shoe care and related health issues.

To achieve this qualification, candidates must complete at least 120 hours of work placement. There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Find more information on ACM40818 – Certificate IV in Farriery on training.gov.au.

What You’ll Study

This qualification requires competency in all 21 core units, covering:

Farriery trade skills: welding using a forge, making standard shoes, trimming hooves, routine welding techniques, and using and maintaining hand and power tools
Advanced hoof care: fitting shoes to alleviate moderate and severe abnormalities and defects, special needs farriery techniques, and determining hoof care and protection plans
Equine science: applying knowledge of the equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
Safe handling and animal care: handling equines safely during farriery services, and responding to emergencies and applying first aid to equines
Business and industry skills: coordinating day-to-day equine service operations, working effectively in the farriery industry, maintaining financial records, organising finances for a micro business, complying with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements, and maintaining workplace safety
First aid: providing first aid

On successful completion you receive a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Farriery.

PLEASE NOTE:
Australian Advanced Academy (RTO 45286) holds this qualification on its scope of registration and is responsible for training, assessment and certification. This course is delivered on their behalf under a training agreement.

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