farrier

advise horse owners on farriery requirements

Discuss and agree the farriery and hoof care requirements of the equine with the responsible person.

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analyse animal locomotion

Analyse animal locomotion either by eye or using instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and muscle activity.

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assess equid footcare requirements

Inspect the horse's leg, foot and hoof while they are stationary as well as in motion to check for irregularities, interference, peculiarities in gait (how the horse walks) or abnormalities in size and shape of hooves and wear of shoes in discussion with the owner and given purpose and use of horse.

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attach horseshoes

Attach the horseshoe safely, securely and in the correct position according to plan. Take all relevant information into account. Finish the hoof according to the specification, trot up the horse to confirm its soundness. Evaluate finished job and welfare of the horse.

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carry out post hoof-trimming activities

Discuss and agree on a husbandry plan (written or verbal), which may contain information on workload, environmental conditions, devices and non-prescription topical applications being used.

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control animal movement

Direct, control or restrain some or part of an animal's, or a group of animals', movement.

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"Restrain" includes physical and mechanical means, and/or the use of chemical means under veterinary direction.

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make farrier tools and supplies

Work sections of metal to produce farriery tools and horseshoes to required specifications.

Scope note

Safe use of forges, gas or solid fuels, and preparation, lighting and maintenance of the forge fire. This may include the use of pre-fabricated horseshoes being shaped to fit.

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prepare equid hooves

Trim and dress horse hooves using the appropriate tools and methods. Comply with the agreed footcare plan.

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farrier industry

The manufacturers, suppliers and specificities of the farrier industry and its history with product identification.

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forging processes

The various processes in the metalforming practices of forging, such as swaging, open-die forging, automatic hot forging, cogging, impression-die forging, roll forging, upsetting, press forging, and others.

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types of metal

Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.

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apply animal hygiene practices

Plan and use appropriate hygiene measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure an effective overall hygiene. Maintain and follow hygiene procedures and regulations when working with animals, communicate site hygiene controls and protocols to others. Manage the safe disposal of waste according to destination and local regulations.

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manage animal biosecurity

Plan and use appropriate biosafety measures to prevent transmission of diseases and ensure effective overall biosecurity. Maintain and follow biosecurity procedures and infection control when working with animals, including recognising potential health issues and taking appropriate action, communicating site hygiene control measures and biosecurity procedures, as well as reporting to others.

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manage time in agricultural production

Plan and organise schedules in order to distribute and organise workload for agricultural production activities.

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shape metal over anvils

Forge pieces of metal over an anvil using the appropriate hand tools and heating equipment.

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understand the needs of animals

Learn and understand the needs of an animal and practice concern for its well-being, no matter how small the task.'

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work independently in agriculture

Perform tasks individually in livestock and animal production services by taking decisions without help. Handle tasks and tackle with issues or problems without any outside assistance.

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apply smithing techniques

Apply techniques and use technologies in relation to the various smithing processes, including sculpting, forging, upsetting, heat treating, and finishing.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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work with blacksmithing hand tools

Work with hammers, chisels, anvils, tongs, vises, forges, and others to create hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.

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work with blacksmithing power tools

Work with drills, air chisels, power hammers, hydraulic presses, grinders, and others to create (semi-)hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.

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