Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
RGRHBR504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage horse breeding operations
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | RGRHBR504 - Manage horse breeding operations |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage all aspects of a breeding horse stud. It covers assessing structural and human resource requirements, developing breeding programs, and managing operations, including caring for stallions and mares, and foaling operations.The unit applies to individuals who have managerial responsibilities for horse breeding operations. They work independently within organisational guidelines, applying extensive knowledge of breeding performance horses and industry skills to achieve outcomes.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 Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Apply reproductive anatomy and physiology principles to stud practice |
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Element: Assess stud requirements |
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Element: Manage the breeding calendar of operations |
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Element: Manage conception |
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Element: Manage subfertility |
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Element: Manage foaling operations |
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Element: Manage foetal loss and abortion in mares |
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Element: Evaluate the application of assisted reproductive technologies to the performance horse industry |
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