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

RGRHBR306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Raise young horses

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRHBR306 - Raise young horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to raise young horses, including observing foal development, meeting dietary needs, and handling and assisting with educating young horses.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding and horse industry environments.No 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.
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: Monitor young horse development
  • Observe and assess young horse health, conformation, development and behaviour
  • Detect and report symptoms of ill health, common diseases, undesirable conformation and developmental disorders
  • Record young horse health and growth rate according to workplace practices
  • Vaccinate young horses under instruction
       
Element: Monitor young horse behaviour
  • Observe young horse behaviour
  • Detect and report signs of stress to relevant personnel
  • Record observed behaviour according to workplace practices
  • Provide enrichment activities to young horses
       
Element: Meet the dietary requirements of young horses
  • Monitor young horses for signs of adequate nutrition
  • Wean foals onto suitable pasture and supplement with feeds
  • Meet feed requirements of growing horses
  • Ensure feeding plans for young horses are appropriate for purpose
       
Element: Handle and assist with the education of young horses
  • Check paddocks and facilities to minimise the risk of injury and blemishes to young horses
  • Use safe and ethical horse handling techniques to assist in educating young horses to be led and tied up
  • Provide young horses with social support of other young horses and/or nanny mare or gelding
  • Train weanlings and yearlings to parade for sale
       

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
Observe and assess young horse health, conformation, development and behaviour 
Detect and report symptoms of ill health, common diseases, undesirable conformation and developmental disorders 
Record young horse health and growth rate according to workplace practices 
Vaccinate young horses under instruction 
Observe young horse behaviour 
Detect and report signs of stress to relevant personnel 
Record observed behaviour according to workplace practices 
Provide enrichment activities to young horses 
Monitor young horses for signs of adequate nutrition 
Wean foals onto suitable pasture and supplement with feeds 
Meet feed requirements of growing horses 
Ensure feeding plans for young horses are appropriate for purpose 
Check paddocks and facilities to minimise the risk of injury and blemishes to young horses 
Use safe and ethical horse handling techniques to assist in educating young horses to be led and tied up 
Provide young horses with social support of other young horses and/or nanny mare or gelding 
Train weanlings and yearlings to parade for sale 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRHBR306 - Raise young horses
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RGRHBR306 - Raise young horses

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