The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Plan presentation requirements
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Carry out basic risk assessment, considering horse body language and behaviour and environmental conditions Completed |
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Identify the different grooming standards for competition, presentation and sale requirements Completed |
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Confirm with supervisor the timeframes for completing grooming tasks, and feeding and watering schedule for the event Completed |
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Confirm clean and check condition of required equipment Completed |
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Adjust the fit of equipment prior to event Completed |
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Check hoof and shoe condition and report to supervisor Completed |
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Prepare event grooming equipment and gear inventory Completed |
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Wash and groom horse to presentation standard
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Select appropriate washing products according to coat type, condition and colour, and complete horse washing requirements Completed |
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Confirm the competition or breed standard requirements for coat presentation Completed |
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Select grooming tools and products according to workplace practices Completed |
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Groom to remove loose hair and encourage the coat to lay flat Completed |
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Trim coat to maintain established style
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Confirm trimming requirements with supervisor Completed |
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Identify hazards and demonstrate safe handling and positioning techniques when using scissors, clippers and blades around horses Completed |
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Determine the competition or breed standard requirements for coat trimming Completed |
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Select and prepare trimming tools Completed |
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Trim tail length and dock hair thickness Completed |
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Trim mane to even out thickness and length or cut off depending on breed Completed |
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Trim bridle path and withers to the established trim pattern Completed |
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Trim jaw line, legs and outside ear line to enhance the basic conformation without compromising horse welfare Completed |
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Clean and complete basic maintenance of trimming tools Completed |
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Plait mane and tail
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Confirm with supervisor the style or plaiting and number of plaits to be created Completed |
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Identify potential horse welfare issues and remedies related to plaiting manes and trimming or plaiting tails Completed |
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Use grooming techniques and products to encourage mane and tail hair to lay flat Completed |
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Divide the mane and plait down to produce plaits of even thickness Completed |
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Run up plaits and forelock in the required style and secure Completed |
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Groom tail and prepare in required style Completed |
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Complete final grooming
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Apply grooming products to highlight the coat Completed |
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Apply face and leg makeup to enhance features and remove stains Completed |
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Apply quarter marks that enhance horse conformation Completed |
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Dress hooves to comply with event requirements Completed |
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Tack-up horse for event
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Confirm the time and location horse is required Completed |
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Ensure competition or lot numbers are correct and are fitted to horse, handler and/or rider according to competition requirements Completed |
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Check gear requirements and fit and adjust equipment to horse Completed |
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Complete final check and wipe over Completed |
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Present horse to handler, rider and/or driver Completed |
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Complete post-event care
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Cool down horse post-event Completed |
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Ensure horse is monitored and managed according to weather conditions Completed |
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Remove and brush out plaits after event Completed |
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Remove makeup and hoof dressing according to workplace practices Completed |
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Provide horse with feed and water according to supervisor instructions Completed |
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Clean and store equipment Completed |
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Check and report supply levels of grooming products Completed |
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