Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess the nutritional requirements of horses in sporting and recreational programs, formulate rations and monitor feeding regimes.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to those working as horse riding guides or instructors. This may include those working for private horse riding companies or group leaders in school outdoor education programs. It may also apply to those with coaching responsibilities in equestrian dressage or jumping at a regional or State or Territory level.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
1. Identify nutritional requirements of horses. |
1.1. Identify and assess nutritional requirements for individual horses in consultation with appropriate personnel according to nutritional principles and individual horse's need . 1.2. Select feed on the basis of quality, nutritional and economic value to meet the nutritional requirements of specific horses according to organisational policies and procedures . 1.3. Prepare individual food rations for the range of horses in care according to nutritional principles and organisational policies and procedures. 1.4. Monitor food rations and confirm they are appropriate to horse's nutritional requirements. 1.5. Provide paddocked horses with standing and supplementary feed according to their needs and relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
2. Assess food additives and supplements for horses. |
2.1. Identify criteria for the selection of food additives and supplements according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 2.2. Assess supplements and food additives according to criteria related to the needs of the horse and its workloads, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. |
3. Establish and monitor individual feeding regimes. |
3.1. Identify individual feeding regimes according to horse's needs. 3.2. Feed horses at appropriate times and monitor individual feeding regimes. 3.3. Document individual horse's eating behaviour, food intake and work level according to organisational policies and procedures. 3.4. Adjust feeding regime as required. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure carrying out and monitoring feeding regimes individual horses on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance. Assessment must also ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Nutritional principles may include: |
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Individual needs of horses may include: |
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Food rations may include: |
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Organisational policies and procedures may include: |
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Supplementary feed may include: |
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Relevant legislation may include: |
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Criteria may include: |
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Individual feeding regimes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Outdoor Recreation
Competency Field
Equestrian activities