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

ACMPHR408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Educate and train performance horses

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ACMPHR408 - Educate and train performance horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to develop high-level technical proficiency in training horses, including the application of knowledge of equine behaviour, equine cognition and learning abilities and equine ethology to training horses in a variety of disciplines.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the training of horses in a wide range of behaviours, from starting under saddle, retraining unwanted behaviours or training horses to perform in new disciplines. Individuals must demonstrate existing high-level handling and riding skills and experience handling a wide variety of horses, including those with difficult behaviours in-hand and under saddle.The unit applies to a wide variety of performance disciplines, sports and equine activities and can be customised for any breed or age of horse undergoing behaviour modification. There is a strong focus on conducting, safely and humanely, horse behaviour modification activities within the cognitive and physical limitations of horses.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: Establish client needs and requirements for individual horses
  • Identify the intended outcomes of the starting or training process with the client
  • Confirm a timeframe for the starting or training of the horse
  • Negotiate a contract and financial arrangements with the owner of the horse
       
Element: Conduct a pre-training assessment of the horse
  • Assess the health, condition and temperament of the horse
  • Negotiate horse feed, health and management requirements with the client
       
Element: Determine safe work practices relevant to the handling of horses
  • Prepare a safe location appropriate for carrying out the intended activities
  • Select and use protective clothing and equipment according to safe work and industry practices
  • Conduct a risk assessment and safety check on the area and equipment prior to the activity commencing
  • Implement strategies to avoid or minimise risks relevant to horses and people
       
Element: Apply a knowledge of equine behaviour to the handling of horses
  • Interpret the behaviour of horses undergoing training or handling and adapt actions according to training objectives
  • Apply knowledge of equine body language and senses to handling activities to minimise stress to horses and improve safety for handlers
  • Identify environmental factors that influence the behaviour of horses and modify program to take these factors into account
  • Identify and manage the behavioural signs and physiological effects of stress and the impact on horse responses to training
  • Recognise unwanted behaviours relevant to the riding and handling of horses and the contexts in which they may have developed
       
Element: Develop a sequential program to develop obedience in a horse being re-educated
  • Assess the current level of training of the horse
  • Identify and evaluate unwanted behavioural problems the individual horse may have
  • Design a training plan to achieve training outcomes whilst eliminating unwanted responses or behaviours
  • Obtain advice from a range of equine professionals relevant to achieving training outcomes and avoiding or deleting unwanted behaviours
  • Select training equipment and processes, based on knowledge of their function and purpose, to assist in training the horse
       
Element: Educate horses to riding
  • Apply awareness of the current mental and physical parameters of the horse to training activities
  • Apply current scientific information of equine cognition, ethology and learning abilities to training activities
  • Habituate horses to the tack and equipment required to achieve training outcomes
  • Train the horse to exercises or disciplines to achieve nominated training outcomes
  • Monitor horse health and nutritional requirements and adjust to match training requirements
  • Recognise and respond humanely to signs of fatigue or stress in horses undergoing training
  • Anticipate problem behaviours likely to arise from unforeseen or adverse reactions of horses, and implement a humane plan to eliminate or reduce such behaviours
  • Monitor, review and adapt the training schedule to meet training objectives
       
Element: Report on the outcomes of the project to the client
  • Communicate with the client on the progress of the horse
  • Advise the client on the outcome of the training program
  • Recommend future management or training strategies to the client
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 intended outcomes of the starting or training process with the client 
Confirm a timeframe for the starting or training of the horse 
Negotiate a contract and financial arrangements with the owner of the horse 
Assess the health, condition and temperament of the horse 
Negotiate horse feed, health and management requirements with the client 
Prepare a safe location appropriate for carrying out the intended activities 
Select and use protective clothing and equipment according to safe work and industry practices 
Conduct a risk assessment and safety check on the area and equipment prior to the activity commencing 
Implement strategies to avoid or minimise risks relevant to horses and people 
Interpret the behaviour of horses undergoing training or handling and adapt actions according to training objectives 
Apply knowledge of equine body language and senses to handling activities to minimise stress to horses and improve safety for handlers 
Identify environmental factors that influence the behaviour of horses and modify program to take these factors into account 
Identify and manage the behavioural signs and physiological effects of stress and the impact on horse responses to training 
Recognise unwanted behaviours relevant to the riding and handling of horses and the contexts in which they may have developed 
Assess the current level of training of the horse 
Identify and evaluate unwanted behavioural problems the individual horse may have 
Design a training plan to achieve training outcomes whilst eliminating unwanted responses or behaviours 
Obtain advice from a range of equine professionals relevant to achieving training outcomes and avoiding or deleting unwanted behaviours 
Select training equipment and processes, based on knowledge of their function and purpose, to assist in training the horse 
Apply awareness of the current mental and physical parameters of the horse to training activities 
Apply current scientific information of equine cognition, ethology and learning abilities to training activities 
Habituate horses to the tack and equipment required to achieve training outcomes 
Train the horse to exercises or disciplines to achieve nominated training outcomes 
Monitor horse health and nutritional requirements and adjust to match training requirements 
Recognise and respond humanely to signs of fatigue or stress in horses undergoing training 
Anticipate problem behaviours likely to arise from unforeseen or adverse reactions of horses, and implement a humane plan to eliminate or reduce such behaviours 
Monitor, review and adapt the training schedule to meet training objectives 
Communicate with the client on the progress of the horse 
Advise the client on the outcome of the training program 
Recommend future management or training strategies to the client 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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