This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise staff who raise young horses.

The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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
Establish and maintain working relationship with handlers
Provide new handlers with an induction briefing and information about their work roles, obligations and responsibilities according to work health and safety (WHS) and animal welfare requirements
Explain WHS requirements for assessing and controlling risks working with young horses relevant to handlers' work area and role
Provide an overview of young horse behaviour, body language, and ability to learn to assist handlers to develop their skills
Explain and demonstrate procedures for checking gear to control and handle horses and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Provide handlers with access to information and resources required in their role
Regularly review handler performance against agreed expectations
Provide feedback to handler on performance and discuss
Identify short-term and longer term skills and knowledge development needs or preferences in consultation with handler
Delegate tasks according to competence of staff, and animal and staff welfare
Instruct others regarding the safe catching, controlling and general handling of horses as required by stable
Provide assistance to others in identifying and handling horses
Determine competence of other workers with regard to handling individual horses
Explain and demonstrate use of different gear to control and handle horses
Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff
Discuss work-related issues with handlers on a regular basis
Support handlers to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and industry personnel
Identify areas of tension or conflict in relationships and take steps to address contributing factors and issues
Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff
Establish hygiene standards for areas used to house young horses
Observe and note behavioural characteristics of young horses
Monitor growth and progress of young horses
Detect symptoms of common illnesses and injuries in young horses
Conduct routine preventative care procedures
Develop procedures to provide enrichment and socialisation activities for young horses
Calculate nutritional requirements of young horses
Determine feeding plans for young horses according to workplace practices
Adjust nutrition and feeding program to achieve desired growth
Comply with industry requirements relating to registration processes
Comply with codes of practice and other legislation

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