This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assess the equine masticatory system and plan dental and/or oral care procedures; or initiate referral procedures to a suitable practitioner where dental and/or oral care is outside the technician’s scope of practice.

The unit applies to individuals, working as equine dental technicians, who use practical skills and knowledge to identify a range of equine dental conditions and plan equine dental treatment. They work autonomously and apply in-depth, technical knowledge and skills to provide and communicate solutions for predictable and unpredictable problems.

Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions.

State/territory veterinary practice legislation, restricted acts of veterinary science, and pharmacy, controlled drugs and prohibited substance legislation apply to the scope of work of equine dental technicians. These vary according to jurisdictions.