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

ACMPHR407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMPHR407 - Implement an equine facility maintenance, improvement and management program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to manage, improve and maintain the resources of an equine industry property and determine a management strategy for the facility covering all resources within the financial limitations of the business.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the management and maintenance of horse organisations such as training and breeding establishments, riding schools and agistment centres. 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: Audit the condition of existing resources and infrastructure of the property
  • Identify the natural and built resources and infrastructure necessary to conduct the operations of the organisation to meet business goals
  • Conduct an audit of the condition and suitability of existing natural and built resources and infrastructure on the property to meet operational needs, business goals and work health and safety requirements
  • Identify resources that require upgrading, renewal or construction, and prioritise the list according to organisation operations, environmental and safety obligations and business goals
       
Element: Analyse the current use and maintenance of existing property resources
  • Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing natural resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals
  • Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing infrastructure and machinery resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals
  • Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of labour resources to meet operational needs and business goals
  • Assess the effectiveness of and expenditure on maintenance of existing resources and facilities
  • Identify and prioritise specific areas for improvement in the use and maintenance of existing resources to meet operational needs and business goals
       
Element: Analyse the environmental, economic and planning constraints and their effect on the planning process
  • Determine the economic parameters for the maintenance and development of the property
  • Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of making identified improvements to resources or maintenance schedules to meet business goals
  • Assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements or changes to maintenance activities
  • Identify the federal, state and local planning laws and codes that have jurisdiction over the property
  • Develop a costed property improvement and maintenance plan that considers financial, labour, ongoing maintenance, legal and environmental requirements to meet operational needs and business goals
       
Element: Implement property improvement and maintenance plan
  • Develop a schedule with specific timelines to implement the plan within nominated budget, labour and resourcing parameters
  • Design and develop site plans for proposed changes to the layout of the property in accordance with improvement plan
  • Identify, prioritise and schedule the tasks associated with managing and maintaining the natural resources of the property
  • Engage contractors to complete specialist construction works or maintenance activities nominated in improvement plan
  • Monitor and evaluate progress of plan implementation against plan goals and schedule
  • Adjust the implementation of the plan to meet operational needs or business goals
  • Train staff in tasks required to implement improvements or conduct maintenance activities
       
Element: Establish recordkeeping procedures to assist in the management of resources
  • Identify, select or create a recordkeeping system to meet operational needs and business goals
  • Identify and keep records required for competition horse facilities
  • Create and implement an inventory for property, machinery, equipment and tack and feed resources
       
Element: Manage the maintenance of plant and equipment
  • Ensure that all plant and equipment used on the property is safe and serviceable according to manufacturer specifications
  • Implement a maintenance schedule for plant and equipment
  • Access specialist advice and repair to plant and equipment according to organisation practices
  • Follow procedures for safe storage, application and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances
  • Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of plant and equipment, and safe storage and disposal of chemicals
       
Element: Manage the maintenance of gear and tack
  • Ensure that all gear and tack used on the property is safe and serviceable, according to relevant work health safety and animal welfare regulations
  • Access specialist advice regarding maintenance, suitability and appropriateness of gear and tack according to organisation practices
  • Implement and monitor adherence to maintenance schedule for gear and tack
  • Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of gear and tack
  • Maintain accurate records relating to the maintenance of all gear and tack
       

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
Identify the natural and built resources and infrastructure necessary to conduct the operations of the organisation to meet business goals 
Conduct an audit of the condition and suitability of existing natural and built resources and infrastructure on the property to meet operational needs, business goals and work health and safety requirements 
Identify resources that require upgrading, renewal or construction, and prioritise the list according to organisation operations, environmental and safety obligations and business goals 
Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing natural resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals 
Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of the existing infrastructure and machinery resources to meet operational needs, environmental obligations and business goals 
Analyse the effectiveness and efficiency of the current use of labour resources to meet operational needs and business goals 
Assess the effectiveness of and expenditure on maintenance of existing resources and facilities 
Identify and prioritise specific areas for improvement in the use and maintenance of existing resources to meet operational needs and business goals 
Determine the economic parameters for the maintenance and development of the property 
Undertake a cost-benefit analysis of making identified improvements to resources or maintenance schedules to meet business goals 
Assess the potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements or changes to maintenance activities 
Identify the federal, state and local planning laws and codes that have jurisdiction over the property 
Develop a costed property improvement and maintenance plan that considers financial, labour, ongoing maintenance, legal and environmental requirements to meet operational needs and business goals 
Develop a schedule with specific timelines to implement the plan within nominated budget, labour and resourcing parameters 
Design and develop site plans for proposed changes to the layout of the property in accordance with improvement plan 
Identify, prioritise and schedule the tasks associated with managing and maintaining the natural resources of the property 
Engage contractors to complete specialist construction works or maintenance activities nominated in improvement plan 
Monitor and evaluate progress of plan implementation against plan goals and schedule 
Adjust the implementation of the plan to meet operational needs or business goals 
Train staff in tasks required to implement improvements or conduct maintenance activities 
Identify, select or create a recordkeeping system to meet operational needs and business goals 
Identify and keep records required for competition horse facilities 
Create and implement an inventory for property, machinery, equipment and tack and feed resources 
Ensure that all plant and equipment used on the property is safe and serviceable according to manufacturer specifications 
Implement a maintenance schedule for plant and equipment 
Access specialist advice and repair to plant and equipment according to organisation practices 
Follow procedures for safe storage, application and disposal of chemicals and hazardous substances 
Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of plant and equipment, and safe storage and disposal of chemicals 
Ensure that all gear and tack used on the property is safe and serviceable, according to relevant work health safety and animal welfare regulations 
Access specialist advice regarding maintenance, suitability and appropriateness of gear and tack according to organisation practices 
Implement and monitor adherence to maintenance schedule for gear and tack 
Train staff in the procedures for the inspection and safe maintenance of gear and tack 
Maintain accurate records relating to the maintenance of all gear and tack 

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