This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, safely catch, control and handle calm, consistent and obedient horses educated for the relevant activity. It covers knowledge of potential risks working with and around horses and following industry guidelines and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of the individual, other workers and the horse.

The unit applies to individuals who have no experience, limited experience or no recent experience working in the relevant horse industry sector. They undertake defined routine activities under supervision and have limited responsibility for their own work. Working environments may include stables, paddocks, yards, tracks, exercise arenas and public areas.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories. Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.

Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Distinguish horses by their features, and describe using industry terminology
Identify common horse behaviour and social traits
Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring involving approaching, catching and leading horse
Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
Identify, select and prepare appropriate gear for handling horses safely
Identify and report to supervisor potential safety risks prior to approaching horse
Identify horse according to instructions and observe horse body language and behaviour before approaching
Prepare halter and lead in hand prior to approaching the horse
Approach calmly and catch horse using safe handling techniques under supervision
Apply safe control when leading and tying up horse and use safe handling practices around tied-up horses
Use safe handling procedures around other handlers and horses
Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring the loading and unloading of horses
Identify potential safety risks to handler and horse when loading and unloading horses, and discuss with supervisor
Select and correctly fit PPE for safe loading and/or unloading of horses
Select gear and equipment for loading horse and check gear for safety
Fit gear to horse correctly prior to loading under supervision
Load horses safely according to instructions under supervision
Position horse according to transport configuration
Unload horse safely according to instructions under supervision
Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring the handling of horses in public areas
Identify potential safety risks to handler and horse when handling horses in public areas, and discuss with supervisor
Select and correctly fit PPE for safe handling of horses
Select gear and equipment, including safety check of gear
Observe and identify horse body language and behaviour prior to handling in exercise environments
Use safe control when leading and standing with a horse in a public area under supervision
Use safe control when leading and standing with a horse confined in a stable or yard

Assessment Cover Sheet

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