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

RGRPSH101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSH101 - Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify horses and horse behaviour; safely catch, lead and tie up a well-educated, quiet, calm, consistent and obedient horse; fit common items of gear and rugs; and clean and store gear all whilst under the supervision of an experienced person competent in horse handling skills.The unit applies to individuals who are new or inexperienced workers in various horse industries who are required to identify, catch and handle horses safely while working under direct supervision in working environments including stables, yards and paddocks.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Use general horse industry terminology
  • Identify points of the horse, external body parts and features by name and location
  • Describe horses using common horse industry terminology
       
Element: Safely catch and handle horses
  • Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the horse, and take steps to minimise
  • Identify and prepare catching and handling gear for use
  • Interpret horse behaviour signals prior to approaching horses
  • Approach horses safely and catch
  • Lead and control horses within stables, yards and paddocks
  • Tie up or release horses using safe handling techniques and according to animal welfare principles
       
Element: Fit and remove rugs to and from horses
  • Identify correct rugs for individual horses
  • Complete procedures for fitting and removing rugs according to instructions from supervisor
       
Element: Fit and maintain specified gear
  • Identify stable or paddock gear for individual horses accurately
  • Complete procedures for fitting and removing stable or paddock gear according to instructions from supervisor
  • Clean and store exercise, stable and paddock gear according to workplace procedures
  • Report signs of wear and damage of gear to stable supervisor
       

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
Identify points of the horse, external body parts and features by name and location 
Describe horses using common horse industry terminology 
Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the horse, and take steps to minimise 
Identify and prepare catching and handling gear for use 
Interpret horse behaviour signals prior to approaching horses 
Approach horses safely and catch 
Lead and control horses within stables, yards and paddocks 
Tie up or release horses using safe handling techniques and according to animal welfare principles 
Identify correct rugs for individual horses 
Complete procedures for fitting and removing rugs according to instructions from supervisor 
Identify stable or paddock gear for individual horses accurately 
Complete procedures for fitting and removing stable or paddock gear according to instructions from supervisor 
Clean and store exercise, stable and paddock gear according to workplace procedures 
Report signs of wear and damage of gear to stable supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH101 - Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision
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RGRPSH101 - Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision

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