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

RGRPSH401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide care and treatment of horses

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSH401 - Provide care and treatment of horses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify basic anatomy and physiology of horses, relate anatomy and body systems to the performance of racehorses, and follow illness and injury management plans for racehorses.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racehorses.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.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current 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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Relate knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology to performance of racehorses
  • Explain key features and functions of main body systems of horses
  • Describe basic anatomy of horses
  • Identify signs and symptoms of common illnesses and injuries
  • Outline the potential impacts of illness and injury on horse performance
       
Element: Provide care and treatment of injured or sick horse
  • Assess and respond to illnesses or injuries in horses according to directions from supervisor and/or veterinarian or allied health practitioner
  • Assess effectiveness of different therapies and related technology or medications, and implement best options
  • Carry out all care and treatment activities using safe and ethical horse handling practices
  • Administer or supervise administration of prescribed medication according to directions and according to the rules of racing and relevant legislation
       
Element: Monitor illness and injury management plans
  • Maintain horse care and treatment over period of illness or injury according to directions and animal welfare principles
  • Observe and monitor healing processes following illness or injury
  • Report horse progress regularly to supervisor and/or veterinary or allied health practitioner, and maintain records accurately
  • Maintain treatment records or book for every horse in care according to workplace policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Explain key features and functions of main body systems of horses 
Describe basic anatomy of horses 
Identify signs and symptoms of common illnesses and injuries 
Outline the potential impacts of illness and injury on horse performance 
Assess and respond to illnesses or injuries in horses according to directions from supervisor and/or veterinarian or allied health practitioner 
Assess effectiveness of different therapies and related technology or medications, and implement best options 
Carry out all care and treatment activities using safe and ethical horse handling practices 
Administer or supervise administration of prescribed medication according to directions and according to the rules of racing and relevant legislation 
Maintain horse care and treatment over period of illness or injury according to directions and animal welfare principles 
Observe and monitor healing processes following illness or injury 
Report horse progress regularly to supervisor and/or veterinary or allied health practitioner, and maintain records accurately 
Maintain treatment records or book for every horse in care according to workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

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RGRPSH401 - Provide care and treatment of horses
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RGRPSH401 - Provide care and treatment of horses

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