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

ACMHBR308 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain horses in a healthy state

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMHBR308 - Maintain horses in a healthy state
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain horses in a healthy state, including maintaining a safe horse environment, assisting with vaccination programs, and implementing horse health and hoof care programs and maintenance.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding or 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: Maintain horse environment
  • Assess risks and implement control measures within horse environment
  • Arrange housing to meet the individual needs of the animal
  • Maintain animal environment according to animal welfare principles and workplace requirements
  • Clean and maintain food storage areas and water supply
  • Establish and monitor routine cleaning and maintenance programs for stables, yards and paddocks
       
Element: Assist with a horse vaccination program
  • Identify vaccination requirements for different horse classes
  • Maintain vaccination program according to agreed schedule and supervisor instructions
  • Maintain accurate vaccination records
       
Element: Implement a horse health maintenance program
  • Conduct regular check of animals for signs of illness or injury using safe horse handling techniques
  • Identify causes and symptoms of common illnesses, injuries and parasitic infections, and provide treatment under supervision
  • Detect internal and external parasites and assess their impact
  • Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures
  • Establish maintenance program and monitor internal and external parasite control
       
Element: Implement a hoof care and maintenance program
  • Recognise common hoof diseases and injuries and provide appropriate treatment or refer to specialist
  • Identify and report common gait abnormalities and arrange treatment
  • Ensure hoof care, shoeing, and corrective measures are appropriate to horse welfare and training program
  • Maintain communication with farriers and update work records according to workplace procedures
  • Maintain regular hoof care routine
       

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 risks and implement control measures within horse environment 
Arrange housing to meet the individual needs of the animal 
Maintain animal environment according to animal welfare principles and workplace requirements 
Clean and maintain food storage areas and water supply 
Establish and monitor routine cleaning and maintenance programs for stables, yards and paddocks 
Identify vaccination requirements for different horse classes 
Maintain vaccination program according to agreed schedule and supervisor instructions 
Maintain accurate vaccination records 
Conduct regular check of animals for signs of illness or injury using safe horse handling techniques 
Identify causes and symptoms of common illnesses, injuries and parasitic infections, and provide treatment under supervision 
Detect internal and external parasites and assess their impact 
Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures 
Establish maintenance program and monitor internal and external parasite control 
Recognise common hoof diseases and injuries and provide appropriate treatment or refer to specialist 
Identify and report common gait abnormalities and arrange treatment 
Ensure hoof care, shoeing, and corrective measures are appropriate to horse welfare and training program 
Maintain communication with farriers and update work records according to workplace procedures 
Maintain regular hoof care routine 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMHBR308 - Maintain horses in a healthy state
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ACMHBR308 - Maintain horses in a healthy state

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