Assessment Requirements for SISOEQU005 Guide horse trail rides in tracked areas

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Assessment Requirements for SISOEQU005 Guide horse trail rides in tracked areas

Modification History

Not applicable.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

guide two different trail rides, each lasting for a minimum of one hour, on two different compliant and manageable horses

during each of the rides, at different times, assume the position of both front rider guide and drag or roving rider guide

guide a minimum of five and a maximum of ten participants during each trail ride

during each ride:

consistently control participant adherence to safety procedures and practices

consistently monitor and control horse behaviour

consistently ensure riders are in control of their horse and provide assistance with riding techniques as required

according to scenarios:

provide responses to two emergency situations and complete two incident reports

complete two reports on equipment faults.

Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for guiding horse trail rides

organisational policies, procedures and codes for minimal impact of horse riding activities to the environment

basic aspects of applicable state, territory, local government or land manager environmental regulations sufficient to know where trail rides may be operated in tracked areas and under what conditions

sources of information on weather and environmental conditions and how to use to ascertain riding conditions

the effects of weather on riding conditions, route and selection of personal equipment and tack

purpose, features and safe set up of horse riding tack for trail rides:

saddles of different types and their suitability for different riders and trails with undemanding terrain

equipment to ensure security of saddle position on varying terrain including breastplates and cruppers

halters and ropes and techniques for securing during travel

factors that affect the selection of tack and personal protective equipment to suit individual riders

key features of different types of communication equipment used for basic trail rides, and factors that affect choice:

global positioning systems (GPS)

two-way radios

mobile phones and applications

clothing requirements for trail rides to protect against sunburn, heat stroke, wet and cold weather

waterproofing and stowing techniques used to keep clothing and equipment dry during ride

communication protocols for group trail rides in tracked environments

order of ride procedures for group trail rides to include positioning and roles of:

front rider

drag roving rider guide

assistant guides and support staff

participant riders

behavioural history of individual horses chosen for the ride

common behavioural problems of horses during group trail rides

techniques used to control adverse horse behaviour while maintaining welfare of the horse and safety of rider.

Assessment Conditions

Skills must be demonstrated in a horse trail riding environment meeting the following conditions:

tracked areas with reasonably level terrain

no steep ascents, descents or gullies

known simple terrain hazards.

Horse matching prior to all assessments involving horse interaction is essential. Assessors must:

complete, participate in or validate a risk assessment of both the candidate’s and other participant riders’ characteristics and level of horse handling and riding skills

match, or validate the matching of, horses of suitable history, size and temperament to both the candidate and other participants to ensure that rider and horse combination is safe.

Assessment must ensure use of:

a group of minimum five and maximum ten participant riders whom the individual guides

compliant and manageable horses, matched to the candidate as above, and educated for trail ride conditions

calm, consistent and obedient horses, matched to participant riders as above, and educated for trail ride conditions

tack to include:

halters

leads

ropes

saddles which can be stock, hybrid or western saddles

saddle cloths

bridles

reins

bits

stirrups with safety features

personal protective equipment to include:

riding boots

Australian Standard, or equivalent, compliant helmets

communication equipment including equipment for emergency response

activity plans

risk assessments for trail rides to include known and anticipated hazards, safety risks and control measures

hard copy or online information on weather and other environmental conditions

template:

safety checklists

participant disclaimers

equipment fault reports

incident reports

organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for guiding horse trail rides

organisational policies, procedures and codes for minimal impact of horse riding activities to the environment

plain English documents issued by state, territory, local government regulators or land managers describing regulations for operating horse trail rides in tracked areas.

Assessment must ensure access to:

breastplates and cruppers

human and equine first aid equipment.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors, and:

hold a qualification or Statement of Attainment which includes this unit of competency, SISOEQU005 Guide horse trail rides in tracked areas, or a qualification or Statement of Attainment which includes a unit of competency that has been superseded by this unit, and

have at least three years’ experience as a trail guide or trail boss where they have applied the skills and knowledge covered in this unit of competency, and

hold accreditation relevant to assessing trail guide skills covered by this unit; accreditation refers to:

accreditation offered by equine sporting organisations recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), or

certification offered by equine organisations which are Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or whose training is managed by an affiliated RTO.

Links

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