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

ACMPHR301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Care for performance horses

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMPHR301 - Care for performance horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to care for performance horses on a daily basis. It involves grooming, clipping, rugging, feeding, basic turnout and addressing potential risks associated with working with and around horses.The unit applies to individuals who work in performance horse industry sectors caring for performance horses that are in work and housed within a stabled or paddocked setting. They carry out work under minimal supervision within industry guidelines and may include responsibility for highly valuable animals.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
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Maintain accommodation for performance horses
  • Determine the requirements of animal housing to meet environmental, security, physical and emotional needs of individual animals
  • Identify hazards, carry out a risk assessment and take steps to minimise risk to ensure safety of self, horse and others
  • Clean stables and yards, ensuring bedding is replaced and stable equipment is checked, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures
  • Maintain a safe environment and housing for horses consistent with work health and safety (WHS) and animal welfare legislation and guidelines
  • Maintain records according to workplace requirements and industry codes of practice
       
Element: Groom and rug a horse
  • Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Identify WHS standards, assess risks and implement suitable controls while handling horses
  • Wash and groom horses according to industry practices and workplace requirements
  • Fit and remove rugs and rug accessories according to the requirements of the individual horse
       
Element: Clip a horse
  • Select and prepare clipping equipment
  • Prepare horse for clipping, ensuring minimal stress and discomfort
  • Clip horse according to instructions and safe work practices, under supervision
  • Clean equipment during and after clipping procedure, and store according to workplace requirements
       
Element: Prepare horses for work
  • Select and prepare horses for work according to stable roster
  • Identify and select horses by individual characteristics
  • Select correct working gear and check for wear and suitability
  • Fit working gear to horses safely
  • Care for horses after work according to industry practices and workplace requirements
  • Remove and clean working gear, report and action necessary repairs
       
Element: Monitor and maintain a horse feeding program
  • Record and report variations to individual horse eating and drinking patterns
  • Monitor and report condition of horses
  • Prepare and distribute feed and feed supplements in line with feeding plan
  • Maintain and clean food storage areas and water supply, and keep free of contaminants
  • Adjust feeding practices, under supervision, to ensure horses are eating effectively and safely
  • Monitor and adjust feeding practices to ensure handler safety is maintained
       

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
Determine the requirements of animal housing to meet environmental, security, physical and emotional needs of individual animals 
Identify hazards, carry out a risk assessment and take steps to minimise risk to ensure safety of self, horse and others 
Clean stables and yards, ensuring bedding is replaced and stable equipment is checked, maintained and stored according to workplace procedures 
Maintain a safe environment and housing for horses consistent with work health and safety (WHS) and animal welfare legislation and guidelines 
Maintain records according to workplace requirements and industry codes of practice 
Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Identify WHS standards, assess risks and implement suitable controls while handling horses 
Wash and groom horses according to industry practices and workplace requirements 
Fit and remove rugs and rug accessories according to the requirements of the individual horse 
Select and prepare clipping equipment 
Prepare horse for clipping, ensuring minimal stress and discomfort 
Clip horse according to instructions and safe work practices, under supervision 
Clean equipment during and after clipping procedure, and store according to workplace requirements 
Select and prepare horses for work according to stable roster 
Identify and select horses by individual characteristics 
Select correct working gear and check for wear and suitability 
Fit working gear to horses safely 
Care for horses after work according to industry practices and workplace requirements 
Remove and clean working gear, report and action necessary repairs 
Record and report variations to individual horse eating and drinking patterns 
Monitor and report condition of horses 
Prepare and distribute feed and feed supplements in line with feeding plan 
Maintain and clean food storage areas and water supply, and keep free of contaminants 
Adjust feeding practices, under supervision, to ensure horses are eating effectively and safely 
Monitor and adjust feeding practices to ensure handler safety is maintained 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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