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

ACMEQU410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Educate pack horses

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMEQU410 - Educate pack horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate a horse to carry loads and work with other horses over different terrains and for varying purposes. The unit applies to most classes of horses and can be customised for other equids, including donkeys and mules.The unit applies to individuals with considerable experience and skills in horse handling and riding who have responsibility for educating pack horses for a range of purposes. They work independently within organisational guidelines, deal with predictable and unpredictable situations and apply problem-solving skills to achieve outcomes. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 to educate pack horses
  • Assess current level of education, health status, condition and behaviour of the horse
  • Confirm client needs and requirements and develop education plan for individual horse
  • Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities and environment to conduct each stage of the education program
  • Identify hazards and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s
  • Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment of the horse
       
Element: Educate horses to carry loads
  • Teach horse to be led alongside a horse being ridden and on foot
  • Introduce the horse to a pack saddle and fit correctly
  • Introduce and familiarise the horse to loads and low hanging equipment
  • Habituate the horse to be in close proximity to other horses in front and to the rear
  • Lead the horse, ensuring a safe position and distance, past objects to accustom to loads
  • Introduce heavier loads containing different objects, ensuring loads are balanced and secured, appropriate for the size of the horse
       
Element: Consolidate education of pack horses
  • Train the pack horse to follow the lead horse
  • Repeat exercises in a range of environments to develop horse confidence negotiating different surfaces and obstacles
  • Teach the horse to be restrained utilising remote area options
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of stress and fatigue in horses undergoing education
       
Element: Apply reward-based horse education methodology
  • Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning
  • Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours
  • Use appropriate techniques to manage behaviour and performance according to current equine learning theory and to ensure the wellbeing of the horse
  • Assess horse acceptance of education for client's needs, and provide feedback
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Assess current level of education, health status, condition and behaviour of the horse 
Confirm client needs and requirements and develop education plan for individual horse 
Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities and environment to conduct each stage of the education program 
Identify hazards and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s 
Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment of the horse 
Teach horse to be led alongside a horse being ridden and on foot 
Introduce the horse to a pack saddle and fit correctly 
Introduce and familiarise the horse to loads and low hanging equipment 
Habituate the horse to be in close proximity to other horses in front and to the rear 
Lead the horse, ensuring a safe position and distance, past objects to accustom to loads 
Introduce heavier loads containing different objects, ensuring loads are balanced and secured, appropriate for the size of the horse 
Train the pack horse to follow the lead horse 
Repeat exercises in a range of environments to develop horse confidence negotiating different surfaces and obstacles 
Teach the horse to be restrained utilising remote area options 
Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of stress and fatigue in horses undergoing education 
Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning 
Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours 
Use appropriate techniques to manage behaviour and performance according to current equine learning theory and to ensure the wellbeing of the horse 
Assess horse acceptance of education for client's needs, and provide feedback 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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