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

ACMEQU206 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMEQU206 - Perform horse riding skills at walk, trot and canter
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to control a horse under saddle that is suitably educated for a beginner rider. It focuses on walking, trotting and cantering calm, obedient and consistent horses that are suitable for the level of rider experience, during controlled, supervised horse riding activities.It covers knowledge of potential risks when working with and around horses, and the application of industry guidelines and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of the individual, other participants and horses.The unit applies to individuals who have limited or no horse riding experience, and who are developing skills needed to ride horses for work tasks. They undertake defined routine activities under supervision with limited responsibility for their own work. Working environments may include exercise yards and fenced horse riding areas or arenas.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where licensing or registration varies between states and territories. Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current 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: Prepare for horse riding activity
  • Discuss current skill level, riding skill development goals and horse suitability with riding instructor
  • Identify potential hazards and risks associated with the specific location, environment and horse riding activity, and apply control measures as directed
  • Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing and riding the horse according to WHS requirements
  • Catch, groom and tack-up assigned horse as directed using tack appropriate for rider, horse and discipline
  • Present horse to instructor appropriately tacked up for riding for gear check prior to mounting
       
Element: Demonstrate controlled riding skills
  • Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner as instructed
  • Ride horse through gaits in a balanced and controlled manner
  • Use recognised aids including legs, weight, hands and voice to control movement, speed and direction of horse at halt, walk, trot and canter
  • Cue horse through a range of movements and direction, maintaining control of horse
  • Control horse under saddle among other horse and rider combinations, maintaining safe group riding practices while performing a variety of required movements
  • Negotiate potential hazards appropriately to minimise risks
  • Dismount safely and lead horse in a controlled manner
       
Element: Complete and report post-riding activities
  • Perform post-riding cool down of horse as directed
  • Remove tack safely and check condition
  • Report to riding instructor on condition of gear and horse post-exercise
  • Discuss with riding instructor, using objective and positive language, personal performance and goals for future riding skill development
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Discuss current skill level, riding skill development goals and horse suitability with riding instructor 
Identify potential hazards and risks associated with the specific location, environment and horse riding activity, and apply control measures as directed 
Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing and riding the horse according to WHS requirements 
Catch, groom and tack-up assigned horse as directed using tack appropriate for rider, horse and discipline 
Present horse to instructor appropriately tacked up for riding for gear check prior to mounting 
Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner as instructed 
Ride horse through gaits in a balanced and controlled manner 
Use recognised aids including legs, weight, hands and voice to control movement, speed and direction of horse at halt, walk, trot and canter 
Cue horse through a range of movements and direction, maintaining control of horse 
Control horse under saddle among other horse and rider combinations, maintaining safe group riding practices while performing a variety of required movements 
Negotiate potential hazards appropriately to minimise risks 
Dismount safely and lead horse in a controlled manner 
Perform post-riding cool down of horse as directed 
Remove tack safely and check condition 
Report to riding instructor on condition of gear and horse post-exercise 
Discuss with riding instructor, using objective and positive language, personal performance and goals for future riding skill development 

Forms

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