Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMHBR305 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess suitability of horses for specific uses

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMHBR305 - Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the suitability of horses for specific uses, and defines the standard required to identify horse conformation, assess soundness and temperament of horses, and maintain accurate data documentation.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction, taking responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding and other horse industry environments.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assess horse conformation
  • Observe horse body language and behaviour to identify potential safety risks prior to approaching individual horses
  • Determine conformation requirements for specific use of a horse
  • Evaluate the conformation of a horse using relevant horse sector criteria and practices
  • Report on the desirable conformation of a horse
       
Element: Report on unsoundness and blemishes in the horse
  • Examine the horse for unsoundness and blemishes using safe horse handling techniques
  • Observe unsoundness and report blemishes detected, including those on the fore and hind limbs and hooves, and assess level of effect for specific use
       
Element: Report on the way of going of horses
  • Evaluate and report on essential elements of the way of going of the horse
  • Assess and report on the natural gaits of the horse
  • Detect and report defects in the way of going of the horse, including lameness
       
Element: Report on the undesirable vices and habits of horses
  • Observe and determine any behavioural issues the horse has that could pose a workplace risk
  • Report behavioural issues that may be hazardous to people and other horses, according to workplace practices
       
Element: Evaluate overall suitability of the horse for specific uses
  • Identify the horse characteristics needed for a specific use
  • Analyse findings from examining and observing individual horses to determine suitability for the specified use
  • Identify breed of horse and determine the effect this may have on suitability for use
  • Report on the findings of horse suitability for specific uses using correct concepts and horse industry terminology
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Observe horse body language and behaviour to identify potential safety risks prior to approaching individual horses 
Determine conformation requirements for specific use of a horse 
Evaluate the conformation of a horse using relevant horse sector criteria and practices 
Report on the desirable conformation of a horse 
Examine the horse for unsoundness and blemishes using safe horse handling techniques 
Observe unsoundness and report blemishes detected, including those on the fore and hind limbs and hooves, and assess level of effect for specific use 
Evaluate and report on essential elements of the way of going of the horse 
Assess and report on the natural gaits of the horse 
Detect and report defects in the way of going of the horse, including lameness 
Observe and determine any behavioural issues the horse has that could pose a workplace risk 
Report behavioural issues that may be hazardous to people and other horses, according to workplace practices 
Identify the horse characteristics needed for a specific use 
Analyse findings from examining and observing individual horses to determine suitability for the specified use 
Identify breed of horse and determine the effect this may have on suitability for use 
Report on the findings of horse suitability for specific uses using correct concepts and horse industry terminology 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ACMHBR305 - Assess suitability of horses for specific uses
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