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

ACMEQU406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMEQU406 - Manage selection of horse for new or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required in horse behaviour and learning to manage the suitable selection of horses for new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers.The unit applies to individuals who are horse instructors, coaches or supervisors with work health and safety responsibilities and obligations to workers, learners and participants in their care.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.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: Develop knowledge of horse behaviour and learning theory
  • Evaluate current, evidence-based learning theory and techniques used in horse training and behaviour management
  • Apply knowledge of horse training and behaviour to evaluate own horses as suitable for use by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers
  • Review own practices against current learning theory to determine if any improvements could be made to managing horse behaviour for workplace activities
       
Element: Assess horse suitability for purpose
  • Identify factors to consider for conducting a fit-for-purpose assessment of a horse to address work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • Develop or modify a tool to identify and record horse characteristics and behaviour and assess horse suitability for specified activities
  • Observe and assess horses to determine their characteristics and behaviour in a range of activities, conditions and stimuli relevant to activities to be undertaken by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers
  • Evaluate outcomes of the assessment and record an activity suitability rating for individual horses in relation to the handler, rider or driver skills according to workplace procedures
  • Conduct additional horse assessments over time and in response to different scenarios, recording incidents and observing responses of the horse to ensure currency of horse suitability records
       
Element: Assess skills of new worker or participant
  • Conduct an induction briefing covering workplace rules and new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver responsibilities and obligations, prior to their commencing activities
  • Identify factors to consider, and develop or modify a tool to assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver skills and capabilities for specific activities involving a horse
  • Assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver readiness and current knowledge of horse handling, riding or driving
  • Conduct a practical assessment of new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver with a quiet, consistent and obedient horse in a safe and controlled environment
  • Determine new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver capability rating objectively against criteria in an appropriate tool, and record according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Match horse to new worker or participant for specific activity
  • Establish a range of safe activities that can be used to assess the suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
  • Conduct activities to determine suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver
  • Discuss with new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver their capabilities
  • Address any concerns from new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver, including any unrealistic expectations or beliefs they may have about their own abilities or that of the horse
       
Element: Monitor new worker or participant and horse behaviour
  • Observe new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver for any signs of mismatch with horse, inappropriate behaviour or control issues with selected horse, and take action to address these
  • Monitor horse, including patterns of inappropriate behaviour, and determine action required
  • Implement ongoing monitoring activities to identify problems and appropriate courses of action
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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
Evaluate current, evidence-based learning theory and techniques used in horse training and behaviour management 
Apply knowledge of horse training and behaviour to evaluate own horses as suitable for use by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers 
Review own practices against current learning theory to determine if any improvements could be made to managing horse behaviour for workplace activities 
Identify factors to consider for conducting a fit-for-purpose assessment of a horse to address work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Develop or modify a tool to identify and record horse characteristics and behaviour and assess horse suitability for specified activities 
Observe and assess horses to determine their characteristics and behaviour in a range of activities, conditions and stimuli relevant to activities to be undertaken by new and/or inexperienced handlers, riders or drivers 
Evaluate outcomes of the assessment and record an activity suitability rating for individual horses in relation to the handler, rider or driver skills according to workplace procedures 
Conduct additional horse assessments over time and in response to different scenarios, recording incidents and observing responses of the horse to ensure currency of horse suitability records 
Conduct an induction briefing covering workplace rules and new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver responsibilities and obligations, prior to their commencing activities 
Identify factors to consider, and develop or modify a tool to assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver skills and capabilities for specific activities involving a horse 
Assess new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver readiness and current knowledge of horse handling, riding or driving 
Conduct a practical assessment of new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver with a quiet, consistent and obedient horse in a safe and controlled environment 
Determine new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver capability rating objectively against criteria in an appropriate tool, and record according to workplace procedures 
Establish a range of safe activities that can be used to assess the suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver 
Conduct activities to determine suitable matching of horse to new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver 
Discuss with new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver their capabilities 
Address any concerns from new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver, including any unrealistic expectations or beliefs they may have about their own abilities or that of the horse 
Observe new and/or inexperienced handler, rider or driver for any signs of mismatch with horse, inappropriate behaviour or control issues with selected horse, and take action to address these 
Monitor horse, including patterns of inappropriate behaviour, and determine action required 
Implement ongoing monitoring activities to identify problems and appropriate courses of action 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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