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

ACMHBR310 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMHBR310 - Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise ailments in horses and apply procedures for the prevention and treatment of equine injury and disease.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: Prepare to treat horses
  • Confirm the work program with supervisor
  • Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the process
  • Select, check and maintain suitable tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Assess and minimise risks in treatment areas, reporting risks beyond control to supervisor
       
Element: Recognise and report common ailments
  • Schedule and conduct regular checks to detect abnormal conditions
  • Determine common ailments, interpreting signs of distress, elevated temperatures or skin or joint condition
  • Report abnormal conditions, record in workplace documentation and perform actions under supervision
  • Perform initial first aid procedures until professional help arrives
       
Element: Apply disease or ailment prevention procedures
  • Perform stable and paddock quarantine procedures
  • Maintain stable hygiene practices
  • Conduct routine annual or outbreak stimulated vaccination of horses under supervision of the veterinary practitioner
  • Conduct routine drenching and skin washing procedures
  • Identify work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls while handling horses
  • Maintain workplace records of veterinary medication and treatment
       
Element: Treat equine injury and disease
  • Use twitches, yard crush and/or other restraining devices appropriate to individual horse temperament
  • Administer prescribed veterinary medicines under supervision
  • Apply dressings and poultices according to treatment practices
  • Handle horses safely and ethically
       
Element: Complete hygiene and administration
  • Clean and store equipment used in treating horses
  • Dispose of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to workplace procedures
  • Complete records and documentation
       

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
Confirm the work program with supervisor 
Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the process 
Select, check and maintain suitable tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Assess and minimise risks in treatment areas, reporting risks beyond control to supervisor 
Schedule and conduct regular checks to detect abnormal conditions 
Determine common ailments, interpreting signs of distress, elevated temperatures or skin or joint condition 
Report abnormal conditions, record in workplace documentation and perform actions under supervision 
Perform initial first aid procedures until professional help arrives 
Perform stable and paddock quarantine procedures 
Maintain stable hygiene practices 
Conduct routine annual or outbreak stimulated vaccination of horses under supervision of the veterinary practitioner 
Conduct routine drenching and skin washing procedures 
Identify work hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls while handling horses 
Maintain workplace records of veterinary medication and treatment 
Use twitches, yard crush and/or other restraining devices appropriate to individual horse temperament 
Administer prescribed veterinary medicines under supervision 
Apply dressings and poultices according to treatment practices 
Handle horses safely and ethically 
Clean and store equipment used in treating horses 
Dispose of containers, leftover fluids, waste and debris according to workplace procedures 
Complete records and documentation 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMHBR310 - Prevent and treat equine injury and disease
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ACMHBR310 - Prevent and treat equine injury and disease

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