Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMEQU203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide basic care of horses

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMEQU203 - Provide basic care of horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to groom and monitor the basic health and welfare of suitably educated and calm horses.It covers identifying and reporting workplace hazards and risks of interacting with horses, and the application of industry guidelines and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of handlers 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 with limited responsibility for their own work. Working environments may include stables, paddocks and yards.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.Health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. As requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions, users must 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain basic health and welfare of horses
  • Follow supervisor instructions and clarify information relating to assigned activities
  • Assess risk and report hazards before handling horses
  • Detect signs of common horse ailments and good health in horses based on key characteristics of horse anatomy and physiology
  • Observe and report signs of horse health to supervisor using correct horse sector terminology
  • Use safe horse handling practices to check horses for condition
  • Follow stable hygiene and quarantine practices related to horse health care
  • Check horse hooves and legs for soreness, inflammation and lameness
  • Assist in the provision of basic first aid treatment for minor injuries
       
Element: Groom and rug a horse
  • Select and prepare required grooming equipment according to workplace practices
  • Position and tie up horse safely in preparation for grooming
  • Groom horse according to workplace requirements and supervisor instructions
  • Check horse for illness or injury during grooming and report any observed irregularities to supervisor
  • Clean, dress and check horse hooves and shoes for cracks, heat and other irregularities
  • Fit rugs according to the conditions and stable routine
  • Clean, store and maintain grooming tools and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Identify and report hazards in the work environment to supervisor
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow supervisor instructions and clarify information relating to assigned activities 
Assess risk and report hazards before handling horses 
Detect signs of common horse ailments and good health in horses based on key characteristics of horse anatomy and physiology 
Observe and report signs of horse health to supervisor using correct horse sector terminology 
Use safe horse handling practices to check horses for condition 
Follow stable hygiene and quarantine practices related to horse health care 
Check horse hooves and legs for soreness, inflammation and lameness 
Assist in the provision of basic first aid treatment for minor injuries 
Select and prepare required grooming equipment according to workplace practices 
Position and tie up horse safely in preparation for grooming 
Groom horse according to workplace requirements and supervisor instructions 
Check horse for illness or injury during grooming and report any observed irregularities to supervisor 
Clean, dress and check horse hooves and shoes for cracks, heat and other irregularities 
Fit rugs according to the conditions and stable routine 
Clean, store and maintain grooming tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify and report hazards in the work environment to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMEQU203 - Provide basic care of horses
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