This qualification describes the skill and knowledge for work activities undertaken by selected equine allied health providers. The job roles covered in this qualification are:

• equine dental technician
• equine massage therapist.

Equine allied health providers typically work autonomously as small business operators or may work as part of a management team.

Equine allied health providers must work within the legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to animal welfare, biosecurity, veterinary practice, and pharmacy, controlled drugs and use of prohibited substances. The scope of practice for equine service providers varies according to state/territory legislative and regulatory requirements.