Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMPHR402, 'Manage horses to meet performance horse sport requirements'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
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Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate horse sport opportunities

1.1 Identify and analyse competitive performance horse sports and their governing body structures

1.2 Develop business goals for participating in performance horse sports

1.3 Determine the suitability of horse breeds for performance horse sports

1.4 Complete horse suitability check for nominated horses, and assess risks associated with the horse and/or sport event

2. Apply relevant rules, regulations and responsibilities related to training and competing performance horses

2.1 Identify the relevant discipline and government rules and regulations pertaining to the training and competing of performance horses

2.2 Implement and comply with the identified training and competitor regulations and obligations

2.3 Implement and comply with the relevant regulations and obligations relating to security of premises, horses and medications

2.4 Implement and comply with the relevant regulations relating to animal welfare, biosecurity and safe handling and riding practices

3. Organise performance horse transport

3.1 Select sport-specific transport methods according to individual horse needs and workplace requirements

3.2 Develop transportation strategy within legislative responsibilities and codes of practice requirements

3.3 Organise timely and safe transportation of horses

4. Manage horse presentation for competition

4.1 Determine the appropriate presentation requirements for the sport or competition

4.2 Select and maintain tack and equipment to meet competition requirements

4.3 Implement a strategy to prepare and present horses

5. Perform the competition day duties of a trainer and/or competitor

5.1 Organise staff to assist with competition and travelling

5.2 Use effective communication skills when dealing with competition staff and event personnel

5.3 Compete or support competitor in showing or competing horses within the rules and regulations of the discipline

5.4 Organise the care of horses before and after competitions

6. Comply with competition procedures, rules and regulations

6.1 Identify and comply with competition entry and participation criteria to ensure compliance with the rules of entry and competition

6.2 Identify the functions of judges and officials at competitions, and communicate relevant details to staff

6.3 Comply with sport drug, medication and withholding rules for horses

6.4 Present horses for drug testing according to competition procedures, rules and regulations

7. Participate in protests, inquiries and appeals

7.1 Gather, organise and present relevant information for a protest, inquiry and appeal

7.2 Observe and comply with the rights, responsibilities, rules and regulations of protests, inquiries and/or appeals