Ride horses on untracked trail rides

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 SISOEQU004, 'Ride horses on untracked trail rides'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Ride horses on untracked trail rides' 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. Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.

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

1.2. Assess horse and select to match own skill level and riding conditions.

1.3. Check condition of horse, confirm soundness and groom before fitting tack.

1.4. Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions for difficult untracked terrain, and check it is in safe working condition.

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

2.Ride horses in untracked trail ride environments.

2.1. Mount and dismount horse safely in untracked trail environments without assistance according to organisational safety procedures.

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

2.3. Use appropriate posture for horse riding in difficult terrain and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements.

2.4. Instigate a gait appropriate to the terrain, establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and adjust according to conditions and terrain.

2.5. Maintain safe zones according to the terrain and environmental hazards.

2.6. Maintain communication protocols during group riding activities.

2.7. Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures.

3.Negotiate environmental obstacles and steep inclines.

3.1. Consistently control horse to safely approach and negotiate constant and unpredictable environmental hazards and obstacles.

3.2. Choose appropriate gait, and control horse resistance, line of direction and pace to ride over uneven and unstable ground, to ride through water, and to negotiate ascending and descending steep inclines.

3.3. Monitor horse behaviour towards obstacles and use techniques to maintain horse confidence and calmness.

4. Manage horses overnight.

4.1. Assess prevailing conditions and select suitable site for containing or tethering horses.

4.2. Set up temporary horse containment area or tethering systems to ensure security and welfare overnight.

4.3. Check condition and health of horses and treat as required.

4.4. Monitor safety and security of horses through the night.

4.5. Store equipment securely to avoid damage and exposure to weather conditions.

4.6. Return site to equal or greater standard on departure to minimise impact on environment.