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AHCHBR101A
Support horse work

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies the provision of support to others undertaking the care of horses and the maintenance of horse equipment and housing.

This unit covers supporting horse work and defines the standard required to: apply safe work practices including animal welfare; clean housing, equipment and gear; handle and work around horses; assist with the repair and maintenance of features and prepare materials, tools and equipment for work.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

apply safe work practices including animal welfare

clean housing, equipment and gear

handle and work around horses

assist with the repair and maintenance of features

prepare materials, tools and equipment for work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

follow safety directions

prepare materials, tools and equipment for work

undertake horse work as directed

handle materials and equipment

clean up on completion of work

use literacy skills to read and follow a range of basic instructions

use oral communication skills/language competence to communicate effectively with others

use numeracy skills to complete basic calculations

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

Required knowledge

safe work practices

horse handling techniques

horse care

tools and equipment

repair and maintenance of facilities

OHS and animal welfare legislation and enterprise procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Work may include:

assistance with selecting, catching and tying up horses

grooming and rugging horses

cleaning and maintaining stable gear

caring for horses

feeding horses

loading and unloading goods and materials

carrying out routine maintenance on buildings, roads, troughs, fences

cleaning yards, sheds, fixtures and fittings.

Tools and equipment may include:

saddles

ropes

reins

breastplates

martingales

bridles

cruppers

saddle bags

headstalls

saddle cloths

feeders

leads and rugs

brushes and combs

clippers

bot knife

scrapers

soap

hoof picks

knives

rasps

pincers

brushes

hoof dressings.

Hazards may include:

solar radiation

dust

noise

air- and soil-borne micro-organisms

chemicals and hazardous substances

sharp hand tools and equipment

manual handling

holes

slippery and uneven surfaces.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions. 
Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor. 
Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle. 
Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use. 
Work support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, and according to workplace information. 
OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor. 
Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary. 
Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines. 
Horses are handled safely and problems referred to supervisor. 
Horses are checked for feed and water supply and signs of discomfort. 
Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed. 
Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor. 
Waste material produced during work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions. 
Materials and equipment are handled and maintained according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines. 
A clean and safe work site is maintained while working. 
Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions. 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions. 
Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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