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

ACMEQU402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMEQU402 - Determine nutritional needs in provision of horse health care
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the impact of nutrition on the health and welfare of various classes of horses in providing allied health care to horses.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for providing dietary advice in conjunction with the provision of health care to horses within equine industry sectors.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: Relate elements of the equine diet to physiological function
  • Classify nutrient elements according to the needs of the body
  • Identify the structures of the digestive system and describe the nutrient absorption and metabolism process
  • Describe features of a well-balanced diet and relate to horse health, condition and workload
  • Evaluate the impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health
       
Element: Evaluate the composition of common horse diets
  • Analyse commonly available feed stuffs
  • Assess methods of feed stuff preparation regarding impact on nutrient availability
  • Evaluate quality of feed stuffs for nutritional and health value
       
Element: Assess factors that may affect horse condition relevant to nutritional requirements
  • Classify horses according to a range of criteria, including body condition score, developmental age, class, activity and housing status
  • Evaluate options to adjust diet in relation to horse health status
  • Refer owner or carer to nutritional or veterinary specialist for specific dietary requirements and ration formulation advice
  • Identify the structures of the digestive system and describe the nutrient absorption and metabolism process
  • Describe features of a well-balanced diet and relate to horse health, condition and workload
  • Evaluate the impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health
       

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
Classify nutrient elements according to the needs of the body 
Identify the structures of the digestive system and describe the nutrient absorption and metabolism process 
Describe features of a well-balanced diet and relate to horse health, condition and workload 
Evaluate the impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health 
Analyse commonly available feed stuffs 
Assess methods of feed stuff preparation regarding impact on nutrient availability 
Evaluate quality of feed stuffs for nutritional and health value 
Classify horses according to a range of criteria, including body condition score, developmental age, class, activity and housing status 
Evaluate options to adjust diet in relation to horse health status 
Refer owner or carer to nutritional or veterinary specialist for specific dietary requirements and ration formulation advice 
Identify the structures of the digestive system and describe the nutrient absorption and metabolism process 
Describe features of a well-balanced diet and relate to horse health, condition and workload 
Evaluate the impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health 

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