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

ACMPHR406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the presentation of young horses

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMPHR406 - Manage the presentation of young horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, develop and present young horses of a variety of breeds to a maximum advantage. It includes knowledge of breed standards, and sales and preparation requirements of a variety horse breeds and sports.The unit applies to individuals, with at least intermediate horse handling skills, who are required to prepare and present young horses for sale or show, and assess horses for a future career in the relevant sport or discipline. It covers breed types commonly found in the performance horse industry and may include stock horses, quarter horses, sport horses, warmbloods, showjumpers and ponies.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.
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for sale of young horses
  • Determine the presentation requirements of the breed according to show or sale requirements
  • Develop an action plan to ensure the preparation of young horses will be completed in time
  • Identify the effect of seasonal factors on the preparation schedule, and allow sufficient time to manage effects
  • Incorporate outcomes of a risk assessment into the plan to address any issues that that might arise during the preparation of the horse
  • Develop an exercise or conditioning regime to incorporate in horse preparation plans to improve condition
       
Element: Exercise horses to maximise sale or show potential
  • Conduct an assessment of the current level of education and handling experience of the horse, and potential risks to the health and welfare of young horses and handlers during the preparation
  • Develop steps to minimise or eliminate identified risks
  • Habituate horses to tack and equipment to be used during the preparation, sale or show
  • Rug horses according to safety, weather and required presentation standards
  • Train horses to stand, be led at a walk and to trot in a manner to maximise the potential of the horse
  • Train young horses for travel and habituate and desensitise to sale or show environments, including proximity to other young horses
  • Conduct training within the limits of horse age and fitness according to industry standards, safe work practices and animal welfare legislation
       
Element: Prepare horses for show or sale to enhance presentation
  • Identify the requirements of different breed societies for the presentation of in-hand horses
  • Identify the specific requirements for presentation at different show or sale venues
  • Prepare horses in a professional manner, to emphasise qualities of horses and meet breed society or sales venue requirements
       
Element: Present horses at events to maximise their potential for success
  • Identify and follow the dress requirements and handler protocols of specific sale or show
  • Present the horse for inspection, including standing, walk, trot, canter, at liberty or free jumping, according to requirements of show or sale
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the sale or show with relevant parties, and draw up a corrective plan for future events based on evaluation outcomes
       
Element: Plan for future careers of the horses
  • Identify short- and long-term goals for horses
  • Prepare a career plan for horses
  • Identify possible contingencies that may affect the implementation of plans
  • Review and adapt horse career plans on a regular basis depending on development of horses
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 presentation requirements of the breed according to show or sale requirements 
Develop an action plan to ensure the preparation of young horses will be completed in time 
Identify the effect of seasonal factors on the preparation schedule, and allow sufficient time to manage effects 
Incorporate outcomes of a risk assessment into the plan to address any issues that that might arise during the preparation of the horse 
Develop an exercise or conditioning regime to incorporate in horse preparation plans to improve condition 
Conduct an assessment of the current level of education and handling experience of the horse, and potential risks to the health and welfare of young horses and handlers during the preparation 
Develop steps to minimise or eliminate identified risks 
Habituate horses to tack and equipment to be used during the preparation, sale or show 
Rug horses according to safety, weather and required presentation standards 
Train horses to stand, be led at a walk and to trot in a manner to maximise the potential of the horse 
Train young horses for travel and habituate and desensitise to sale or show environments, including proximity to other young horses 
Conduct training within the limits of horse age and fitness according to industry standards, safe work practices and animal welfare legislation 
Identify the requirements of different breed societies for the presentation of in-hand horses 
Identify the specific requirements for presentation at different show or sale venues 
Prepare horses in a professional manner, to emphasise qualities of horses and meet breed society or sales venue requirements 
Identify and follow the dress requirements and handler protocols of specific sale or show 
Present the horse for inspection, including standing, walk, trot, canter, at liberty or free jumping, according to requirements of show or sale 
Evaluate the outcomes of the sale or show with relevant parties, and draw up a corrective plan for future events based on evaluation outcomes 
Identify short- and long-term goals for horses 
Prepare a career plan for horses 
Identify possible contingencies that may affect the implementation of plans 
Review and adapt horse career plans on a regular basis depending on development of horses 

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