This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare yearlings for the show ring and for sale. It includes washing, grooming, exercising and feeding yearlings.

The unit applies to individuals who use specialised horse 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
Identify hazards and risks to yearlings, and take action to control
Ensure yearlings are familiarised to being in proximity to people and activity
Teach yearlings to be tied up using safe and ethical horse handling techniques
Brush yearlings all over, including manes and tail
Pick yearlings feet out
Fit tack and equipment, so that yearlings become accustomed to tack and equipment prior to sale or exhibition
Ensure records for individual horses are maintained and updated
Ensure yearlings' feet are trimmed and shod according to workplace procedures
Exercise yearlings according to workplace practices
Introduce yearlings to stable or small yard
Introduce yearlings to the wash bay, scrape off and dress over
Increase exercise time and spend time hand walking yearlings
Teach yearlings to lead up according to workplace practices
Calculate nutritional requirements of yearlings
Determine individual feeding plans for yearlings
Adjust nutrition and feeding program to achieve desired result at time of sale
Ensure yearlings' coats are well brushed and blooming, manes tidied and tails trimmed up
Teach yearlings to stand in the correct fashion and stand in one position for a period of time
Teach yearlings to walk and parade to workplace requirements
Arrange for photos to be taken according to workplace practices
Arrange for shoes to be fitted prior to sale or exhibition according to workplace practices

Assessment Cover Sheet

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