Groom Agricultural & Forestry Labourers

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Understand natural and artificial reproduction techniques, gestation periods and birthing for livestock. Understand the humane destruction of relevant animals in accordance with national legislation.

Livestock species and relevant genetics.

Training equipment used in different riding styles such as saddles, bits/curb straps, neck sweats, athletic boots, etc.

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Complete Horse Riding Manual

William Micklem

2023

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Types of transportation vehicles for horses and their safe methods of using.

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Coaches, Carriages, and Carts

Gloria Austin

2020

Principles and techiques of educating young horses important simple body control exercises.

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Basic Training of the Young Horse

Ingrid Klimke, Reiner Kl…

2019

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Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water. Different types of animal food, the quality criteria for animal food and methods to feed and give water to …

Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.

The behaviour and specificities of different horse species.

Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases for horses.

Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.

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

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.

Provide food and water to animals. This includes preparing food and water for animals and reporting any changes in the animal feeding or drinking habits.

Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.

Breed and raise livestock such as cattle, poultry, and honeybees. Use recognised breeding practices to strive for continuous improvement in the livestock.

Clean stalls to remove all soiled bedding to prevent moisture and fumes from building up and to cut down on potential parasite problems.

Control the spread of disease and parasites in herds, by using vaccination and medication, and by separating sick animals.

Use oil, grease guns, and hand tools to lubricate, adjust, and make minor repairs to farm equipment.

Ensure that animals on pastures or grazing lands have enough feed. Employ pasture-conservation measures such as grazing in rotation.

Maintain farm facilities such as fences, water supplies, and outdoor buildings.

Clean and sanitise equipment used in milking: milk storage tanks, collection cups, and udders of the animals. Ensure that procedures for the sanitary handling of milk are followed.

Socialise young horses (cleaning, collaring, bridling, raising feet, etc.), taking into account the safety and welfare of the horse and teacher.

Harness, dress and train horses as per the instructions provided. Take into account the age and breed of the horse and the preparation purposes.

Transport horses using safely special vehicles for horse transportation; lead horses to vehicles taking into account the safety of people and horses.

Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.

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Agritourism

Matt Stephens

2020

Different elements and phases of project management.

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Case Studies on Project Management in Practice

Alejandro Romero-Torres…

2025

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Understand business principles behind agricultural production and the marketing of its products.

Safe horseback riding and training principles.

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

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

Monitor if the animal travels in a regular and sound manner on all four feet. Identify lameness and act accordingly and under veterinarian instructions.

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 …

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 …

Make sure that the horse's legs are properly cleaned.

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

Plan, arrange and manage different events such as races, auctions, horse shows etc, according to yard type, resources and the purpose of the event.

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

Provide care for horses includes cleaning, housing, preparing horses and ponies for riding, fixating and leading horeses, taking into account the safety regulations for horeses and people, specific requirements of …