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SISOEQO412A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage horse illness and injuries in remote areas

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOEQO412A - Manage horse illness and injuries in remote areas
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assess horse injuries and illness in situations where veterinary assistance is not readily available and to take appropriate action.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as horse riding guides who are responsible for guiding day and or overnight rides in an uncontrolled environment and are also responsible for the welfare of horses. This may include those working for private horse riding companies or group leaders in school outdoor education programs.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites SISEQO304A Apply first aid for horses
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: Assess horse's condition.
  • Identify and confirm signs of illness or injury according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Assess severity of condition according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Determine the most appropriate course of action to manage the condition according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Determine options for accessing veterinary assistance after consideration of contextual issues.
  • Identify available equipment and resources.
       
Element: Treat illness or injury.
  • Restrain the horse as required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Apply basic and or emergency First Aid procedures according to the needs of the sick or injured horse according to, organisational policies and procedures.
  • Apply safe working practices to reduce the risk of injury to self and others according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Calm and reassure cast horse and return to its feet if appropriate in a safe manner according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Monitor horse's condition.
  • Monitor horse's condition and response to treatment, and recognise contraindications.
  • Reassess treatment and amend management plan appropriately in response to changes in horse's condition.
  • Monitor and record, where appropriate, horse's vital signs at regular intervals.
  • Recognise signs of deterioration in horse's condition and their implications.
  • Complete documentation requirements according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Perform, where necessary, euthanasia in a calm and humane manner according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Treat carcass according to health regulations and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Assess trauma experienced by riders in the event of euthanasia, and recommend counselling as appropriate.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

utilises knowledge of anatomy and physiology and behaviour of horses to recognise and assess severity of horse's injury or illness

works within the constraints of a remote area to determine and implement a course of action to safely and effectively manage the horse's condition according to organisational policies and procedures

monitors condition of the horse and applies effective contingency management techniques to ensure horse's health and welfare and adjusts management of illness or injury in response to changing condition of horse

completes documentation in relation to the management or illness or injury.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning, implementation and evaluation of multiple injury or illness treatment plans to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a horse riding establishment

horses of varying physical conditions

appropriate horse first aid equipment

veterinarians

organisational policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of assessment of injured or ill horses and application of appropriate action to manage horses condition

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of common horse ailments and their management

portfolio of case studies providing evidence of management of horse illness or injury and documentation completed

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISOEQO413A Guide trail rides in remote areas.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

determine and implement a course of action to manage the horse's condition

modify the treatment in response to changing or deteriorating condition

evaluate options for veterinary intervention

language and literacy skills to document treatment details and outcomes

personal horse riding and handling skills to a high level of technical correctness to safely handle and control the horse

ability to perform euthanasia, where necessary, in a calm and humane manner

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and appropriate management of horse injuries and illnesses

horse handling techniques to maintain safety of horse during treatment of injuries and illnesses

behaviour patterns and characteristics of horses to enable recognition of changing behaviour as a potential indicator of illness or injury

safe work practices to reduce injury whilst assessing and treating horses

hygiene practices when treating horses to prevent infection from injured or ill horses

ailments and injuries that may occur in remote areas and working in difficult terrain to enable recognition and prompt response in treating them

horse First Aid techniques to manage injury and illness in a remote area

anatomy and physiology of horses to enable vital signs to be monitored

basic treatments for common horse ailments to enable these to be managed appropriately

appearance and behaviour of unhealthy horses to identify and respond to signs of injury or illness.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Signs of illness or injury may include:

drooped head

tucked up

excess body condition

harsh coat

tight skin

dull eye, discharges

cold ears

hot or puffy legs, heat in feet

short or uneven stride

excessive lying down

laboured breathing

refusing food

broken limbs

cuts or lesions

lumps on or beneath skin

inability to urinate, or urine of unusual colour

inability to pass manure, or excessive scouring or constipation

abnormal sweating.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

risk management procedures

occupational health and safety

assessment procedures

referral procedures

reporting and documentation requirements

management of horse injury or illness

handling and restraining horses

communication protocols

first aid and emergency procedures

industry rules and regulations

code of ethics.

Contextual issues may include:

weather conditions, including times

season

transport

location

trip distance and duration

group objectives

group size.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Horse's vital signs may include:

breathing

pulse.

Documentation requirements may include:

details of horse's condition

changes in condition

treatment

response to treatment.

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 and confirm signs of illness or injury according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Assess severity of condition according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Determine the most appropriate course of action to manage the condition according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Determine options for accessing veterinary assistance after consideration of contextual issues. 
Identify available equipment and resources. 
Restrain the horse as required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Apply basic and or emergency First Aid procedures according to the needs of the sick or injured horse according to, organisational policies and procedures. 
Apply safe working practices to reduce the risk of injury to self and others according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Calm and reassure cast horse and return to its feet if appropriate in a safe manner according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Monitor horse's condition and response to treatment, and recognise contraindications. 
Reassess treatment and amend management plan appropriately in response to changes in horse's condition. 
Monitor and record, where appropriate, horse's vital signs at regular intervals. 
Recognise signs of deterioration in horse's condition and their implications. 
Complete documentation requirements according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Perform, where necessary, euthanasia in a calm and humane manner according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Treat carcass according to health regulations and organisational policies and procedures. 
Assess trauma experienced by riders in the event of euthanasia, and recommend counselling as appropriate. 

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