331933 Farrier

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• Inspects horses' hooves and assesses their condition
• Trims and shapes horses' hooves
• Measures horses' hooves for appropriate shoe size
• Fits and nails horseshoes securely onto hooves
• Provides advice to horse owners on hoof care and shoeing
• Prevents disease and cultivates overall hoof health