Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Perform welding tasks using a forge
Make standard shoes for a range of equines
Trim equine hooves
Perform routine welding techniques for farriery activities
Use and maintain hand and power tools for farriery or hoof care activities
Repair and manufacture hand tools used in farriery
Handle equines safely during farriery or hoof care services
Apply knowledge of equine musculoskeletal system, biomechanics and pathology for effective hoof care
Fit shoes to alleviate moderate abnormalities and defects in equines
Fit shoes to alleviate severe abnormalities and defects in equines
Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines
Coordinate day to day equine service operations
Work effectively in farriery industry
Respond to emergencies and apply first aid to equines
Determine hoof care and hoof protection plans for equines
Select and fit shoes for normal healthy equines
Maintain financial records
Organise finances for the micro business
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business
Maintain workplace safety
Provide first aid