Assessment Requirements for ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for horses

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Assessment Requirements for ACMHBR203 Provide daily care for 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 has carried out daily care for at least two calm, consistent and obedient horses. Prior to carrying out tasks with horses there must be evidence that the individual has:

checked and confirmed safety requirements, stable routines and instructions

identified and reported safety concerns

acquired required tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)

There must be evidence that the individual has carried out the following tasks for each horse:

handling horses safely and ethically

cleaning and caring for saddlery and equipment

completing basic hoof care procedures

grooming and rugging horses

measuring quantities required for feed

exercising horses according to instructions

monitoring horse health and welfare

reporting signs of illness or injury.

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:

key features of horse behaviour and psychology

indicators of horse health

common feed stuffs

care and maintenance of hooves and the lower limbs

organisational procedures for care of horses:

cleaning of stables, yards and gear

safe work practices, including safe handling of horses

types and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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 or materials:

a range of calm, consistent and obedient horses assessed as suitable for the experience and skill of the individual

appropriate tack for horses and activity

personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly fitted and applicable for task for handler

materials and equipment for providing daily care of horses

workplace recording or reporting forms

specifications:

work instruction and stable routine or program.

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=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72

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