Instruct horse handling 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 SISOEQU007, 'Instruct horse handling skills'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Instruct horse handling 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. Plan instructional sessions.

1.1. Determine objectives of individual sessions to allow progression of skills within overall learning program.

1.2. Identify and evaluate participant needs, characteristics and current horse handling skills.

1.3. Develop session plans to include appropriate activities for learner requirements and stage of skills acquisition.

1.4. Identify suitable environment, horses and equipment for handling session.

1.5. Complete session specific risk assessment and determine safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.

2. Prepare for session.

2.1. Set up area for activities and complete safety checks on environment.

2.2. Select horses of suitable history, size and temperament to match participant capabilities.

2.3. Select gear and equipment to match handling activities, and check it is in safe working condition.

2.4. Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for handling session

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and information about session in a manner appropriate to participants.

3.2. Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.

3.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.

3.4. Advise participants of communication protocols to use during activities.

4. Instruct horse handling sessions.

4.1. Implement teaching and coaching techniques to impart skills and knowledge for handling techniques.

4.2. Provide clear and accurate exercise instructions and horse handling demonstrations throughout the session.

4.3. Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.

4.4. Observe and monitor participant performance of handling techniques and provide corrective instruction.

4.5. Monitor participant adherence to safety procedures and assertively correct breaches.

4.6. Monitor horse behaviour and interaction and promptly control aggressive, misbehaved and frightened horses.

4.7. Supervise safe departure of participants from horse enclosure.

5. Evaluate the session.

5.1. Debrief and encourage participants to identify personal skill progression and satisfaction with session.

5.2. Provide feedback on techniques and adherence to safety requirements.

5.3. Self-evaluate session against learning objectives and identify areas for future improvement.