Ride horses using fundamental skills

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 SISOEQU002, 'Ride horses using fundamental skills'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Ride horses using fundamental skills' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCECRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare for safe riding activities.

1.1. Assess, with instructor, horse behaviour and suitability for riding activity and own skill level.

1.2. Assess, with instructor, level of horse education and suitability for riding activity and own skill level.

1.3. Discuss and identify, with instructor, potential hazards and associated risks for riding environment, weather, horse and riding activity.

1.4. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during horse handling and riding activities.

2. Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.

2.1. Check condition of assigned horse, report any signs of illness or injury, select grooming equipment and groom before fitting tack.

2.2. Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions, and check it is in safe working condition.

2.3. Fit and adjust tack and personal equipment to self and horse to ensure comfort and safety.

2.4. Present horse and self to instructor for check prior to mounting.

3. Mount and ride horses.

3.1. Follow all instructions and safety directions to control horse throughout riding activities.

3.2. Mount horse safely and to ensure balance; check and adjust equipment as required.

3.3. Interpret behavioural signals, use positive body language and aids to direct, communicate with and control horse.

3.4. Use upright seat to walk, trot and canter horse calmly and maintain rider balance throughout.

3.5. Control horse line of direction and speed at halt, walk, trot and canter.

3.6. Ride horse under control in a group and alone, through a range of movements.

3.7. Control horse line of direction and speed to safely approach and avoid hazards.

3.8. Maintain safe zones and communication protocols during group riding activities.

4. Dismount, cool down and release horse.

4.1. Dismount horse safely to ensure balance, lead horse, ensuring safety of horse and self.

4.2. Remove equipment from horse according to organisational safety procedures.

4.3. Cool horse down as necessary.

4.4. Release horse to enclosure according to organisational safety procedures.

4.5. Check equipment for wear or breakage, and report any faults.

5. Evaluate riding techniques.

5.1. Evaluate riding skills after each ride and discuss techniques and adherence to safety requirements with instructor.

5.2. Identify improvements for future activities.