Assessment Requirements for ACMEQU415 Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement

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Assessment Requirements for ACMEQU415 Relate musculoskeletal system to horse conformation and movement

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Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

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

There must be evidence that the individual has:

observed and examined the physical condition, conformation and movement of at least four different horses, including:

at least one foal or young horse under two years of age

at least one horse requiring recommendations for treatment or referral to an equine service provider

at least one horse requiring recommendations for preparation for intended purpose

handled and interacted with each horse safely using low stress techniques during examinations and observations

provided a report on each horse, covering:

desirable and undesirable conformational features

analysis of movement and gait

relationship of physical features to intended purpose

recommendations for improved performance or referral to an equine service provider, if appropriate.

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:

horse musculoskeletal system, including:

bones, joints and bony landmarks

key function and features of the equine fore and hind limbs, including distal limb and hoof capsule

key muscles and their actions, origin and insertion points

location of deep and superficial muscles

location of tendons, ligaments and soft tissues

function and anatomy of fascial sheaths

key anatomical and physiological terminology used to describe the equine musculoskeletal system

changes or impacts on horse musculoskeletal system, including:

age and growth

exercise, training and performance

ailments and injury

horse conformation, including:

techniques for analysing conformation

desirable and undesirable conformation characteristics

horse breeds, conformation characteristics and breed standards of excellence

performance horse sports requirements relevant to conformation

industry standard conformation terminology

fundamentals of biomechanics and key concepts relevant to horse movement, including:

movement of body

balance

speed and acceleration

horse gaits, including:

steps and strides

natural gaits – walk, trot, canter/lope, gallop and back

ambling or artificial gaits generally requiring training

recognition of asymmetry, uneven gait

circumstances that require referral to relevant equine service provider, including:

veterinarian

farrier

equine massage therapist or other body worker

gear fitter and checker

equine dental technician

workplace health and safety practices, including:

risk assessment and control measures

safe handling and interactions with horses

use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

issues related to controlled and uncontrolled environments

key requirements of animal welfare standards, policies and procedures relevant to the safe, humane and ethical care of horses, including an overview of concept of social licence to operate.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

an equine workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

various live horses as specified in the performance evidence, assessed as suitable for the experience and skill of the individual

appropriate gear for horse and PPE for handler.

The Companion Volume: User Guide: Safety in Equine Training provides advice and sample templates to assist assessors with the risk assessments that should be undertaken to help ensure the safety of all involved in the assessment.

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