Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to identify their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

convey skills to participants

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

conduct the session according to participants needs and characteristics

anticipate and mitigate aggressive misbehaved and or frightened horses

address participant difficulties during the session

anticipate and respond appropriately to routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source and access appropriate equipment horses and a suitable arena

monitor participation

organise participants into manageable groups with suitable horses for activities

language and literacy skills to

complete post session participant and self evaluations

conduct and document safety checks

numeracy skills to conduct activities within session timeframes

personal horse riding and handling skills to a high level of technical correctness to enable the safe and effective conduct of horse riding sessions for participants

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures and rules and regulations of riding to ensure safe and nondiscriminatory conduct of session or sessions

features of the arena to enable identification and management of potential risks and hazards

selection use and set up of tack and equipment for a horse riding session

communication systems used between participants and horses during riding

hazards and risks commonly associated with horse riding sessions and methods of mitigating these risks

horse handling and riding techniques to facilitate safe participation in the session

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

emergency and safety procedures appropriate for horse riding to ensure risk minimisation to participants and horses

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

conveys information to participants for riding session or sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures rules and regulations and best practice codes

assesses participants needs and applies relevant processes to safely prepare suitable horses for the session or sessions compatible with individual needs

monitors participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies riding activities to facilitate participation in the riding session

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also include access to

suitable arenas with controlled conditions

suitable horses for the riding session or sessions

access to a group of participants for the riding session or sessions

access to tack and personal equipment such as halters ropes saddles bridles helmets suitable attire

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures rules and regulations of riding and best practice principles to enable safe conduct of all riding activities during sessions

observation of safe conduct of the session or sessions and monitoring and adjusting of session or sessions according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of self evaluations and safety checks for sessions

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Guidance information for assessment

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Safety checks may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Relevant information may include:

Rules and regulations of riding may include:

Horse riding activities may include: