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

RGRHBR402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage foaling and post-foaling problems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRHBR402 - Manage foaling and post-foaling problems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to attend to and manage problems with mares and foals during and after birth.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised horse knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.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.
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Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare the mare for foaling
  • Carry out a risk assessment for all activities working with pregnant mares and newborn foals, and take action to control risks
  • Calculate foaling date and prepare mare and facilities for foaling
  • Adjust mare nutritional requirements according to nutrition plan
  • Determine vaccination schedule in consultation with veterinarian
  • Check for Caslick and open when necessary
       
Element: Prepare mare for parturition
  • Monitor signs of foaling and imminent birth in mares, and review mare foaling history
  • Ensure site hygiene and infection control, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling mares
  • Wash and clean the mare’s udder and perineal areas and wrap the upper half of the tail
  • Ensure emergency resuscitation kit is stocked and ready
       
Element: Monitor mares and foals during and after birth
  • Monitor and assist mares during the stages of labour using safe and calm horse handling techniques
  • Ensure emergency procedures are in place for veterinarian care and/or transport to clinic
  • Make sure foal is breathing and receives colostrum soon after birth
  • Put iodine on the umbilical stump and check over several days for the presence of urine
  • Make sure the foal stands and nurses correctly in a reasonable timeframe
  • Make sure the mare expels the afterbirth in appropriate time and check it for completeness
  • Check the mare for several days for any signs of reproductive tract infection
  • Check the foal for several days to monitor health and vital signs, including immunoglobulin testing
  • Collect colostrum from suitable mares for freezing and to be used as required
       
Element: Apply treatments to mares and foals
  • Make sure the foal is protected against tetanus
  • Ensure foals are vaccinated and dewormed according to workplace procedures
  • Implement workplace procedures for dealing with orphan foals
  • Check mares for signs that may warrant attention from a veterinarian
  • Record details of the birth and maintain workplace records
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Carry out a risk assessment for all activities working with pregnant mares and newborn foals, and take action to control risks 
Calculate foaling date and prepare mare and facilities for foaling 
Adjust mare nutritional requirements according to nutrition plan 
Determine vaccination schedule in consultation with veterinarian 
Check for Caslick and open when necessary 
Monitor signs of foaling and imminent birth in mares, and review mare foaling history 
Ensure site hygiene and infection control, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling mares 
Wash and clean the mare’s udder and perineal areas and wrap the upper half of the tail 
Ensure emergency resuscitation kit is stocked and ready 
Monitor and assist mares during the stages of labour using safe and calm horse handling techniques 
Ensure emergency procedures are in place for veterinarian care and/or transport to clinic 
Make sure foal is breathing and receives colostrum soon after birth 
Put iodine on the umbilical stump and check over several days for the presence of urine 
Make sure the foal stands and nurses correctly in a reasonable timeframe 
Make sure the mare expels the afterbirth in appropriate time and check it for completeness 
Check the mare for several days for any signs of reproductive tract infection 
Check the foal for several days to monitor health and vital signs, including immunoglobulin testing 
Collect colostrum from suitable mares for freezing and to be used as required 
Make sure the foal is protected against tetanus 
Ensure foals are vaccinated and dewormed according to workplace procedures 
Implement workplace procedures for dealing with orphan foals 
Check mares for signs that may warrant attention from a veterinarian 
Record details of the birth and maintain workplace records 

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