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

ACMEQU405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMEQU405 - Maintain and monitor horse health and welfare
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, implement and monitor health management programs and procedures for horses, including implementing basic health care plans, determining and responding to illness, injury and emergency situations; treating injury and disease and reviewing outcomes of horse health care plans.The unit applies to individuals who have experience, knowledge and skills in the practical care and management of horses. They work under minimal supervision within industry guidelines and have responsibility for a work activity or area.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
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Relate elements of the horse diet to physiological function
  • Classify major nutrient elements according to needs of the horse
  • Describe components of the digestive system and the nutrient absorption and metabolism processes
  • Relate features of a well-balanced diet to horse age, health condition and workload
  • Evaluate impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health
       
Element: Implement health management programs for horses of all ages
  • Implement a range of horse health programs, including dental, vaccination, parasite control, and hoof maintenance programs
  • Record data and compile and update health records
       
Element: Determine horse health and emergency care procedures
  • Keep horses in appropriate premises that meet welfare, legislative and licensing requirements
  • Correctly fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialised PPE to meet quarantine requirements
  • Handle and restrain horses using safe horse handling practices and animal welfare standards
  • Assess health status of horses, applying knowledge of signs and symptoms of healthy and distressed, sick or injured horses
  • Identify health care and emergency care procedures and communicate to relevant staff
  • Review characteristics, signs and symptoms of healthy and distressed, sick or injured horses
  • Identify horses that are potentially suffering from an infectious disease and quarantine or implement control measures to prevent disease spread under veterinary guidance
  • Implement procedures for reporting notifiable diseases
       
Element: Treat injury and disease
  • Determine health care and management for individual horses
  • Discuss prognosis for common illnesses and injuries with key personnel and determine need for professional advice or veterinary assistance
  • Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments
  • Confirm methods of administering medication, recording treatment and monitoring injectable medication
  • Administer medication or treatments according to veterinarian instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, stable procedures, and industry and animal welfare regulations
  • Apply pharmaceutical and therapeutic treatments as instructed
  • Correctly handle and store medications according to legislation and workplace safety procedures
  • Return or dispose of surplus medications and treatments according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Monitor health management program
  • Monitor horses during and after treatment and report indicators of further health problems
  • Document health management program and treatments and maintain records
  • Review program implementation and outcomes
  • Describe components of the digestive system and the nutrient absorption and metabolism processes
  • Relate features of a well-balanced diet to horse age, health condition and workload
  • Evaluate impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Classify major nutrient elements according to needs of the horse 
Describe components of the digestive system and the nutrient absorption and metabolism processes 
Relate features of a well-balanced diet to horse age, health condition and workload 
Evaluate impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health 
Implement a range of horse health programs, including dental, vaccination, parasite control, and hoof maintenance programs 
Record data and compile and update health records 
Keep horses in appropriate premises that meet welfare, legislative and licensing requirements 
Correctly fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialised PPE to meet quarantine requirements 
Handle and restrain horses using safe horse handling practices and animal welfare standards 
Assess health status of horses, applying knowledge of signs and symptoms of healthy and distressed, sick or injured horses 
Identify health care and emergency care procedures and communicate to relevant staff 
Review characteristics, signs and symptoms of healthy and distressed, sick or injured horses 
Identify horses that are potentially suffering from an infectious disease and quarantine or implement control measures to prevent disease spread under veterinary guidance 
Implement procedures for reporting notifiable diseases 
Determine health care and management for individual horses 
Discuss prognosis for common illnesses and injuries with key personnel and determine need for professional advice or veterinary assistance 
Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments 
Confirm methods of administering medication, recording treatment and monitoring injectable medication 
Administer medication or treatments according to veterinarian instructions, work health and safety (WHS) requirements, stable procedures, and industry and animal welfare regulations 
Apply pharmaceutical and therapeutic treatments as instructed 
Correctly handle and store medications according to legislation and workplace safety procedures 
Return or dispose of surplus medications and treatments according to workplace procedures 
Monitor horses during and after treatment and report indicators of further health problems 
Document health management program and treatments and maintain records 
Review program implementation and outcomes 
Describe components of the digestive system and the nutrient absorption and metabolism processes 
Relate features of a well-balanced diet to horse age, health condition and workload 
Evaluate impact of an unbalanced or deficient diet on horse health 

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