This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret and apply knowledge of equine ethology, cognition and learning to ensure that the behavioural needs and welfare of horses are met while maintaining a safe working environment. It covers all breeds and intended uses and environments. The unit focuses on horses and can be applied to other domestic equids.

The unit applies to individuals who have an independent or management role working with horses, and require a detailed understanding of their behaviour and ethological needs to make decisions relating to their welfare, care, handling, education and management.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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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
Determine the management implications of meeting innate equine behavioural needs
Identify problem behaviours in horses including likely causes
Apply evidence-based equine learning theory to the education and management of horses
Communicate information clearly about the education level and behavioural problems of individual horses to workers and clients
Reinforce safe handling techniques and the risks associated with interacting with horses to workers and clients
Research current information of equine ethology and learning relevant to the education and management of horses
Analyse and apply knowledge of equine ethology and learning to specific education methods, systems and techniques
Develop a plan to manage the behaviour of a horse to perform a specific task using knowledge of equine learning and principles of animal welfare
Analyse regulations, codes of practice and animal welfare frameworks relevant to horses
Conduct a horse welfare assessment, applying a recognised animal welfare framework
Evaluate the outcomes of the welfare assessment and likely impact on equine behaviour
Plan and implement methods to meet equine welfare requirements and allow for behavioural needs in a variety of situations
Evaluate management techniques against their impact on the welfare and behaviour of horses
Adjust organisational policy and procedures to address or incorporate knowledge of equine behaviour

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