RPL Interest Registration
Certificate IV in Farriery
This qualification is not yet available through RPL It. Register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
ACM40818
You have dedicated years to mastering the precision of the forge and the complex biomechanics of equine movement. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this assessment pathway becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification provides a trade outcome in farriery. It relates to the work activities undertaken by a farrier who is 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 in a range of varied contexts that may be complex and non-routine. Farriers require theoretical knowledge of equine anatomy, biomechanics and pathologies and the ability to apply knowledge to technical solutions for a range of predictable and unpredictable problems. The ability to interpret and accurately communicate information to owners/carers and veterinarians concerning equine hoof and shoe care and related health issues in a variety of circumstances is required. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of ACMFAR405 Coordinate day to day equine service operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
ACM40818
Training Package
ACM — Animal Care and Management Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
21 (21 core + 0 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Independent Farrier | Operating an autonomous mobile business providing routine and corrective hoof care to private and commercial clients. |
| Equine Hoof Care Specialist | Collaborating with veterinarians to provide technical shoeing solutions for complex equine musculoskeletal pathologies. |
Work Placement
IMPORTANTThis qualification requires 120 hours of work placement. If you are currently working as a farrier, your professional experience can typically be used to meet this requirement through the evidence portfolio you compile for the RTO.
Ready to level up?
Join our priority list to get notified the moment we open enrolments with our partner RTOs.
Register Your InterestGet notified when RPL is available for ACM40818
Receive a preliminary review of your experience
No commitment or obligation required
5.0 across all qualifications
Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Comprehensive resume detailing years of experience in farriery
- ✓Logbooks or records of equines shod and hoof care services provided
- ✓Business registration details or employment contracts within the equine industry
Hoof Care & Shoeing
- ✓Photographic evidence of routine and corrective shoeing tasks
- ✓Documented hoof care plans for equines with varying pathologies
- ✓Records of trimming techniques applied to a range of equine breeds
Forge & Tool Work
- ✓Evidence of making standard and specialist shoes using a forge
- ✓Photos of hand tools you have manufactured or repaired
- ✓Logs of welding tasks performed for farriery activities
Business & Safety
- ✓Financial records and micro-business management documentation
- ✓Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for equine handling
- ✓Current First Aid certification and emergency response records
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.
Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?▾
Why should I register my interest?▾
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾
How do the 120 hours of work placement work with RPL?▾
Can I use my own forged shoes as evidence?▾
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Animal Care and Management Training Package.
Register Your Interest
We're establishing partnerships to offer ACM40818 through RPL. Tell us about your background — we'll let you know when it's available and whether RPL is likely to suit your experience.
Priority Notification
Be the first to know when enrolments open for ACM40818.
Preliminary Review
Receive free guidance on whether RPL could suit your career background.
No Commitments
Registering is obligation-free and takes less than 2 minutes.
Ready to Register Your Interest?
Be the first to know when ACM40818 becomes available through RPL.
Register Your Interest