Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop knowledge of horse behaviour and learning theory

1.1 Evaluate current, evidence-based learning theory and techniques used in horse training and behaviour management

1.2 Apply knowledge of horse training and behaviour to evaluate own horses as suitable for use by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers

1.3 Review own practices against current learning theory to determine if any improvements could be made to managing horse behaviour for workplace activities

2. Assess horse suitability for purpose

2.1 Identify factors to consider for conducting a fit-for-purpose assessment of a horse to address work health and safety (WHS) requirements

2.2 Develop or modify a tool to identify and record horse characteristics and behaviour and assess horse suitability for specified activities

2.3 Observe and assess horses to determine their characteristics and behaviour in a range of activities, conditions and stimuli relevant to activities to be undertaken by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers

2.4 Evaluate outcomes of the assessment and record an activity suitability rating for individual horses in relation to the handler, rider or driver skills according to workplace procedures

2.5 Conduct additional horse assessments over time and in response to different scenarios, recording incidents and observing responses of the horse to ensure currency of horse suitability records

3. Assess skills of new worker or participant

3.1 Conduct an induction briefing covering workplace rules and new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver responsibilities and obligations, prior to their commencing activities

3.2 Identify factors to consider, and develop or modify a tool to assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver skills and capabilities for specific activities involving a horse

3.3 Assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver readiness and current knowledge of horse handling, riding or driving

3.4 Conduct a practical assessment of new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver with a quiet, consistent and obedient horse in a safe and controlled environment

3.5 Determine new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver capability rating objectively against criteria in an appropriate tool, and record according to workplace procedures

4. Match horse to new worker or participant for specific activity

4.1 Establish a range of safe activities that can be used to assess the suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

4.2 Conduct activities to determine suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

4.3 Discuss with new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver their capabilities

4.4 Address any concerns from new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver, including any unrealistic expectations or beliefs they may have about their own abilities or that of the horse

5. Monitor new worker or participant and horse behaviour

5.1 Observe new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver for any signs of mismatch with horse, inappropriate behaviour or control issues with selected horse, and take action to address these

5.2 Monitor horse, including patterns of inappropriate behaviour, and determine action required

5.3 Implement ongoing monitoring activities to identify problems and appropriate courses of action

Skill 

Description 

Reading

• Interpret critical information in horse records and records of work experience or training provided by new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Writing

• Use clear language and accurate industry terminology for recording information about horses and skills of new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Oral communication

• Convey information clearly using tone and pace appropriate to audience

Navigate the world of work

• Follow workplace procedures, including work health and safety (WHS) and animal welfare requirements, and meet expectations relating to own role and area of responsibility

Interact with others

• Conduct induction briefings, conveying information to others according to industry practices and WHS requirements and duty of care obligations

Get the work done

• Prepare resources and materials to match horse and handlers, riders or drivers, and schedule and sequence activities in logical order

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ACMEQU406 Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.