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

ACMEQU301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Introduce horses to lunge exercise

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMEQU301 - Introduce horses to lunge exercise
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate a horse for lungeing exercise by introducing techniques, routines and gear, and voice commands and signals used to control and direct a horse to lunge calmly. It includes understanding the potential risks associated with interacting with horses, and the application of industry guidelines and procedures to ensure the welfare and safety of the individual and the horse.The unit applies to individuals who have moderate experience in handling horses to be able to lunge a suitably educated, compliant and manageable horse in working environments that include round yards and fenced exercise arenas in a broad range of horse industry sectors. They undertake work in a range of known contexts; work under broad direction; take responsibility for own work, and use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources.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.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.
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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to lunge horse
  • Identify and assess risks associated with lungeing horses, including horse behaviour and environmental hazards and risks
  • Select methods and techniques for introducing inexperienced horses to lungeing
  • Assess suitability of horses to be trained to lunge relevant to handler skill, and discuss with supervisor
  • Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit
  • Select and check lungeing equipment and fit working gear to horse according to supervisor instructions
  • Select suitable lungeing area and report any hazards or risks beyond own control to supervisor prior to commencing lungeing activities
       
Element: Lunge a horse
  • Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to introduce lungeing to inexperienced horses
  • Introduce horse to lungeing exercise using safe techniques according to supervisor instructions
  • Maintain safe lungeing position
  • Use clear and appropriate lungeing cues with horse
  • Use safe lungeing progression in walk, trot and canter in both directions
  • Monitor horse health and welfare during lungeing, ceasing lungeing activity and reporting abnormalities to supervisor
       
Element: Care for horse after lungeing
  • Cool horse down after exercise according to supervisor instructions
  • Remove, clean and check lungeing gear for signs of wear or damage
  • Report irregularities with horse or gear to supervisor
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 and assess risks associated with lungeing horses, including horse behaviour and environmental hazards and risks 
Select methods and techniques for introducing inexperienced horses to lungeing 
Assess suitability of horses to be trained to lunge relevant to handler skill, and discuss with supervisor 
Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure correct fit 
Select and check lungeing equipment and fit working gear to horse according to supervisor instructions 
Select suitable lungeing area and report any hazards or risks beyond own control to supervisor prior to commencing lungeing activities 
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to introduce lungeing to inexperienced horses 
Introduce horse to lungeing exercise using safe techniques according to supervisor instructions 
Maintain safe lungeing position 
Use clear and appropriate lungeing cues with horse 
Use safe lungeing progression in walk, trot and canter in both directions 
Monitor horse health and welfare during lungeing, ceasing lungeing activity and reporting abnormalities to supervisor 
Cool horse down after exercise according to supervisor instructions 
Remove, clean and check lungeing gear for signs of wear or damage 
Report irregularities with horse or gear to supervisor 

Forms

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