Assessment Requirements for ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses

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Assessment Requirements for ACMEQU203 Provide basic care of horses

Modification History

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Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual provided basic care, under supervision, for at least three suitably educated, calm, consistent and obedient horses, including the following points for each of the three horses:

communicating effectively with supervisor, including reporting hazards and risks

using safe horse handling practices

following animal welfare and work health and safety (WHS) practices in the context of own work

grooming and rugging horse according to stable or daily routine

monitoring basic horse health and welfare

identifying signs and symptoms of lameness

reporting signs of horse illness or injury to supervisor

assisting with the provision of first aid and/or other treatments, including:

providing simple restraint techniques through use of head collar, halter and lead and positioning of horses

ensuring safe disposal of materials used for treatments according to WHS and biosecurity requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

basic horse anatomy and physiology as it relates to characteristics of healthy and unhealthy horses

indicators of common horse ailments and conditions

routine horse health requirements

first aid treatment for minor injuries in horses

horse grooming and rugging procedures

reporting processes within the work environment

general signs of a healthy horse and which signs to report to a supervisor

safe horse handling zones when providing treatments and medications

cleaning and maintenance requirements for different items of gear and personal protective equipment (PPE)

types and purpose of PPE

tools and equipment to undertake routine horse care duties.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

various suitably educated, calm, consistent and obedient horses assessed as suitable for the experience and skill of the individual

PPE correctly fitted and appropriate for activity

appropriate tack for individual, horse and activity

specifications:

work instructions

relationships with others

supervisor.

Training and assessment strategies must show evidence of the use of guidance provided in the Companion Volume: User Guide: Safety in Equine Training.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103