Required skills

communication skills to

interact with and seek advice from supervisors other participants and horses

relay information to supervisors

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor

problemsolving skills to anticipate and mitigate an aggressive misbehaved and or frightened horse

horse handling and care skills to look after horses

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

social behaviour senses psychology and vices of horses to recognise and treat individual temperaments and behaviours

gear and equipment used to catch transport restrain and handle horses in a safe manner

horse welfare and safe work practices to ensure safety for participant and horse

road transport regulations and techniques to enable safe transportation of horses

individual horse information to understand history previous training handling and behaviour

horse handling techniques to catch control and lead a horse

emergency procedures appropriate to the level and location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

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

Evidence of the following is essential

applies relevant process to select and use appropriate gear to handle lead and control horses in a safe manner

takes measures to identify different horses and develop trusting relationships with them through the use of horse psychology consistent positive body language and verbal instructions

follows written and verbal instructions from the instructor to assist in catching leading and transporting horses safely

modifies technique to deal with a range of reasonably tractable horse handling situations and correctly reports incidents equipment defects procedural problems and animal behaviour

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple horse handling activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources such as information on horse features and behaviours

a suitable location such as stables

a variety of quiet and reasonably tractable horses of different temperaments and behaviours and at different stages of training

equipment such as leg ropes muzzles leads horse float and a suitable vehicle for towing

a supervisor or manager

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of equipment selection and preparation to ensure proper fit and usage

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of individual horse information previous training handling and behaviour

observation of safe participation and demonstration of correct horse handling techniques when identifying catching leading and transporting a horse

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

RTEA Provide daily care for horses

RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses

Features may include:

Working environment may include:

Behaviour and level of training may include:

Influencing factors may include:

Appropriate gear may include:

Transport may include: