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ACMPHR402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMPHR402 - Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to plan for and participate in various performance horse sports. It includes complying with sport rules and regulations; presenting horses in a range of disciplines; undertaking competition day duties; participating in industry inquiries, protests and appeals; and managing related documentation and records.The unit applies to individuals with moderate horse handling skills who are responsible for the management of competition and performance horses competing in recognised equestrian competitions. Equestrian performances range from Olympic sports of dressage, show jumping and evening, to other sports including camp drafting, cutting, showing, polocrosse, pony club competitions, endurance riding, western disciplines, and working equitation.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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Evaluate horse sport opportunities
  • Identify and analyse competitive performance horse sports and their governing body structures
  • Develop business goals for participating in performance horse sports
  • Determine the suitability of horse breeds for performance horse sports
  • Complete horse suitability check for nominated horses, and assess risks associated with the horse and/or sport event
       
Element: Apply relevant rules, regulations and responsibilities related to training and competing performance horses
  • Identify the relevant discipline and government rules and regulations pertaining to the training and competing of performance horses
  • Implement and comply with the identified training and competitor regulations and obligations
  • Implement and comply with the relevant regulations and obligations relating to security of premises, horses and medications
  • Implement and comply with the relevant regulations relating to animal welfare, biosecurity and safe handling and riding practices
       
Element: Organise performance horse transport
  • Select sport-specific transport methods according to individual horse needs and workplace requirements
  • Develop transportation strategy within legislative responsibilities and codes of practice requirements
  • Organise timely and safe transportation of horses
       
Element: Manage horse presentation for competition
  • Determine the appropriate presentation requirements for the sport or competition
  • Select and maintain tack and equipment to meet competition requirements
  • Implement a strategy to prepare and present horses
       
Element: Perform the competition day duties of a trainer and/or competitor
  • Organise staff to assist with competition and travelling
  • Use effective communication skills when dealing with competition staff and event personnel
  • Compete or support competitor in showing or competing horses within the rules and regulations of the discipline
  • Organise the care of horses before and after competitions
       
Element: Comply with competition procedures, rules and regulations
  • Identify and comply with competition entry and participation criteria to ensure compliance with the rules of entry and competition
  • Identify the functions of judges and officials at competitions, and communicate relevant details to staff
  • Comply with sport drug, medication and withholding rules for horses
  • Present horses for drug testing according to competition procedures, rules and regulations
       
Element: Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals
  • Gather, organise and present relevant information for a protest, inquiry and appeal
  • Observe and comply with the rights, responsibilities, rules and regulations of protests, inquiries and/or appeals
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Identify and analyse competitive performance horse sports and their governing body structures 
Develop business goals for participating in performance horse sports 
Determine the suitability of horse breeds for performance horse sports 
Complete horse suitability check for nominated horses, and assess risks associated with the horse and/or sport event 
Identify the relevant discipline and government rules and regulations pertaining to the training and competing of performance horses 
Implement and comply with the identified training and competitor regulations and obligations 
Implement and comply with the relevant regulations and obligations relating to security of premises, horses and medications 
Implement and comply with the relevant regulations relating to animal welfare, biosecurity and safe handling and riding practices 
Select sport-specific transport methods according to individual horse needs and workplace requirements 
Develop transportation strategy within legislative responsibilities and codes of practice requirements 
Organise timely and safe transportation of horses 
Determine the appropriate presentation requirements for the sport or competition 
Select and maintain tack and equipment to meet competition requirements 
Implement a strategy to prepare and present horses 
Organise staff to assist with competition and travelling 
Use effective communication skills when dealing with competition staff and event personnel 
Compete or support competitor in showing or competing horses within the rules and regulations of the discipline 
Organise the care of horses before and after competitions 
Identify and comply with competition entry and participation criteria to ensure compliance with the rules of entry and competition 
Identify the functions of judges and officials at competitions, and communicate relevant details to staff 
Comply with sport drug, medication and withholding rules for horses 
Present horses for drug testing according to competition procedures, rules and regulations 
Gather, organise and present relevant information for a protest, inquiry and appeal 
Observe and comply with the rights, responsibilities, rules and regulations of protests, inquiries and/or appeals 

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