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Nationally RegisteredCertificate III
ACM30921 · Animal Care & Management
Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
You understand that hoof health is foundational to equine performance and welfare. We are currently building the network of RTO partners required to assess this specialised qualification through a recognition pathway.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required for equine hoof care practitioners. It covers general hoof care, hoof trimming, barefoot care and other services to improve and maintain hoof health.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
RPL It status: Interest registration open
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Hoof Care Practitioner
Inspecting, trimming, and shaping equine hooves to maintain health and prevent lameness in varied environments.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- A current resume detailing your years of experience in equine hoof care
- Reference letters from clients, stable managers, or equine professionals
- Detailed logs of horses serviced and the nature of hoof care provided
- Photographic evidence of before and after trimming procedures
- Records of barefoot care plans and maintenance schedules
- Evidence of selecting and fitting hoof boots for various equine needs
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- A current resume detailing your years of experience in equine hoof care
- Reference letters from clients, stable managers, or equine professionals
- Detailed logs of horses serviced and the nature of hoof care provided
Hoof Trimming & Maintenance
- Photographic evidence of before and after trimming procedures
- Records of barefoot care plans and maintenance schedules
- Evidence of selecting and fitting hoof boots for various equine needs
Anatomy & Biomechanics
- Documentation of gait analysis and musculoskeletal assessments
- Hoof protection plans tailored to individual equine pathology
- Records of identifying and managing non-routine hoof problems
Safety & Handling
- Risk assessments for working as a contractor in equine environments
- Evidence of safe horse handling techniques in varied conditions
- Personal health and fitness management plans for physical trade work
Professional Operations
- Communication logs with horse owners and other equine service providers
- Business records or financial management documentation
- Animal welfare assessment reports and biosecurity protocols
Interested in this qualification?
Register your interest and we will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway becomes available.
Register Your InterestPathway comparison
RPL and Traditional Study
Two pathways that use the same RTO competency standards.
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RPL pathway
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Workplace conditions apply to this qualification
To achieve this qualification, candidates must demonstrate 120 hours of work placement. For those already working in the equine industry, your current professional activities and historical work records may be used to meet this requirement through the RPL assessment process.
Interest Registration
Register Your Interest in ACM30921
Tell us about your background and we will let you know if this qualification becomes available through an appropriate RTO pathway.
- Priority notification about ACM30921 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently establishing the necessary RTO partnerships to offer the Certificate III in Equine Hoof Care. While it is not yet open for active enrolment, we encourage you to register your interest so we can notify you as soon as the assessment pathway is available.
Why should I register my interest?
Registering your interest helps us prioritise the launch of this qualification. It also ensures you receive early guidance on the specific evidence you should begin gathering to demonstrate your competence as a hoof care practitioner.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. Because your experience is assessed against the same national standards, the outcome carries the same weight and industry respect.
Does this qualification cover traditional farriery and shoeing?
This qualification focuses specifically on hoof trimming, barefoot care, and the fitting of hoof boots. It is distinct from farriery qualifications that involve the forging and fitting of metal shoes, focusing instead on natural hoof health and protection.
How does the 120-hour work placement requirement work for RPL?
The assessment requirements mandate 120 hours of work placement. For RPL candidates, your existing professional work history in equine environments can often satisfy this requirement, provided it can be documented and verified by the RTO's assessor.
What if I have gaps in my hoof care evidence?
If the RTO assessor identifies areas where your evidence is insufficient, they will provide targeted gap training. This allows you to complete specific units or components without needing to repeat the areas where you are already competent.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package training package.
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Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.