Required skills

communication skills to

consult with stakeholders and veterinarians to plan a training and conditioning program that meets the needs and performance requirements of horses

convey information about the progress of the horse to stakeholders

problemsolving skills to

assess needs and potential of a range of horses

design a suitable training and conditioning program to match the horses performance requirements and stakeholder expectations

monitor and assess different variables which impact upon the performance of horses

modify these in response to monitoring outcomes

planning and organising skills to

implement and monitor the training and conditioning program

source resources and equipment to support implementation of the program

language and literacy skills to produce and document a plan for the implementation of a training and conditioning program

first aid skills to enable initial response to injury or illness of the horse

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure health and welfare of horses

principles of conditioning horses for different performance requirements to enable the development of appropriate programs

techniques for training and conditioning courses to enable effective design of programs

principles of nutrition of horses during conditioning and training to enhance program outcomes

fitness indicators of individual horses at various stages of a work training or competition program to enable the design and implementation of appropriate training and conditioning methods

behaviour patterns and characteristics of horses including individual differences in temperament and behaviour

anatomy and physiology of horses to enable understanding of the impact of training and conditioning on various body systems

spelling requirements for horses to promote health and welfare of horse

conformation faults and their implications for recreation and performance horses to enable identification of training and conditioning methods appropriate to those faults

recording requirements for the training feeding and veterinary care of individual horses

routine and first aid treatments for care of horses including treatment of common injuries such as muscle and limb soreness

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

utilises knowledge of anatomy and physiology and behaviour of horses to assess individual horses capabilities and needs

plans and implements conditioning and training programs to optimise the performance requirements of horses according to their role and environment and relevant regulations

monitors progress of conditioning and training programs and applies effective contingency management techniques to ensure horses health and welfare and adjusts for individual horses according to differing capabilities and or performance expectations or requirements

encourages and responds to stakeholder feedback and evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning implementation and evaluation of training and conditioning programs of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a horse riding establishment

horses of varying physical conditions operating in a variety of roles and at various stages of training

appropriate equipment and resources to implement the training and conditioning program

safety equipment and first aid kit

veterinarians

organisational policies and procedures

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 assessment of horses needs and application of planning processes to develop an appropriate training and conditioning plan

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of anatomy and physiology of horses and the effects of training and conditioning

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

SISOEQOA Determine nutritional requirements for horses

SISOEQO408A Determine nutritional requirements for horses.

Needs and requirements may include:

Roles may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Level of fitness may include:

Conformation faults may include:

Injuries may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Conditioning and training programs may include:

Training and conditioning methods may include:

Health and welfare may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Intervention strategies may include:

Modifications may include:

Variable factors may include:

Components may include: