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

ACMHBR203 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide daily care for horses

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMHBR203 - Provide daily care for horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide daily care for horses.The unit applies to individuals who carry out work under routine supervision within organisation guidelines and with limited autonomy for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context within horse breeding and other horse industry environments.No occupational licensing 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: Prepare to work with horses
  • Interpret and confirm work program with management
  • Discuss work with others to ensure smooth operation of horse routines
  • Identify work hazards, minimise risks and report safety concerns
  • Select, check and maintain work tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
       
Element: Clean stables and surrounding areas
  • Observe horse behaviour and characteristics, assessing potential risks before handling
  • Check horse for condition, health and soundness and remove from stable or yard, or tie up safely in stable or yard
  • Inspect and remove manure, soiled bedding and stale feed, and report abnormalities
  • Rake or fork bedding and add fresh quantities
  • Clean feed bins, hay nets and water troughs, and fill troughs with fresh water
  • Report buildings or fixtures that are in need of maintenance or are unsafe
       
Element: Select, catch and tie up horses
  • Identify individual horses, catch using safe handling techniques and fit any required working gear
  • Inspect legs and hooves for abnormalities, cuts or damage, and report according to workplace practices
  • Lead horse to work area and secure to rail or another suitable tie-up point
       
Element: Perform daily work program
  • Prepare horses for specified daily work program
  • Carry out work program for individual horses
  • Select and prepare horses for professional services
  • Wash down, dry, and return horses to their stable
  • Measure quantities of feed and provide feed to horses
  • Keep and maintain work routines and performance records
       
Element: Groom and rug horses
  • Groom horses and check for illness or injury, and report any irregularities
  • Clean hooves, check for cracks, heat and other abnormalities, and check shoes if applied
  • Report abnormalities according to workplace practices
  • Fit rugs if required by workplace or other conditions to avoid chafing and rubbing
       
Element: Clean and maintain stable gear
  • Check all gear regularly for wear and damage
  • Clean and polish gear and apply oils or preservatives
  • Maintain or repair working gear according to stable procedures
  • Clean and store working gear and saddlery after use
       

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
Interpret and confirm work program with management 
Discuss work with others to ensure smooth operation of horse routines 
Identify work hazards, minimise risks and report safety concerns 
Select, check and maintain work tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Observe horse behaviour and characteristics, assessing potential risks before handling 
Check horse for condition, health and soundness and remove from stable or yard, or tie up safely in stable or yard 
Inspect and remove manure, soiled bedding and stale feed, and report abnormalities 
Rake or fork bedding and add fresh quantities 
Clean feed bins, hay nets and water troughs, and fill troughs with fresh water 
Report buildings or fixtures that are in need of maintenance or are unsafe 
Identify individual horses, catch using safe handling techniques and fit any required working gear 
Inspect legs and hooves for abnormalities, cuts or damage, and report according to workplace practices 
Lead horse to work area and secure to rail or another suitable tie-up point 
Prepare horses for specified daily work program 
Carry out work program for individual horses 
Select and prepare horses for professional services 
Wash down, dry, and return horses to their stable 
Measure quantities of feed and provide feed to horses 
Keep and maintain work routines and performance records 
Groom horses and check for illness or injury, and report any irregularities 
Clean hooves, check for cracks, heat and other abnormalities, and check shoes if applied 
Report abnormalities according to workplace practices 
Fit rugs if required by workplace or other conditions to avoid chafing and rubbing 
Check all gear regularly for wear and damage 
Clean and polish gear and apply oils or preservatives 
Maintain or repair working gear according to stable procedures 
Clean and store working gear and saddlery after use 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMHBR203 - Provide daily care for horses
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Assessment Record Sheet

ACMHBR203 - Provide daily care for horses

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