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

ACMPHR403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate equine training methodologies

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMPHR403 - Evaluate equine training methodologies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to review, evaluate and select specific equine education and training methodologies and techniques to achieve stated objectives within welfare, workplace and safety requirements. It involves in-depth knowledge of a range of methodologies and techniques used in equine education and training.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for overseeing or implementing education programs for horses to achieve identified objectives, and meet horse welfare and workplace needs in any performance or leisure horse discipline or working horse context.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine horse education needs
  • Assess the education needs of individual horses relevant to the sport, discipline or intended activity
  • Identify factors that may impact on horse ability to progress through a program
  • Assess the requirements and capabilities of riders, drivers or handlers to achieve outcomes, considering safe horse handling techniques at all times
  • Determine specific program objectives and goals, and develop a timeline to achieve these
       
Element: Select methodology and implement education program
  • Review current information on potential methodologies and techniques relevant to the identified starting education needs of the horse
  • Evaluate identified methodologies and techniques for efficacy, humaneness, cost and suitability to meet horse and client needs
  • Select or design a program to meet identified goals, horse and workplace needs
  • Determine resources, including specialist advice, required to implement the program
  • Develop criteria for selecting an industry education specialist for use in the program, considering alignment with learning theory and horse welfare
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of the program in consultation with industry specialists
       
Element: Evaluate program outcomes
  • Monitor and record horse progress through the program
  • Evaluate horse progression through the program, and assess outcomes against program goals and objectives
  • Adjust the program and implement changes as necessary to achieve goals and objectives
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess the education needs of individual horses relevant to the sport, discipline or intended activity 
Identify factors that may impact on horse ability to progress through a program 
Assess the requirements and capabilities of riders, drivers or handlers to achieve outcomes, considering safe horse handling techniques at all times 
Determine specific program objectives and goals, and develop a timeline to achieve these 
Review current information on potential methodologies and techniques relevant to the identified starting education needs of the horse 
Evaluate identified methodologies and techniques for efficacy, humaneness, cost and suitability to meet horse and client needs 
Select or design a program to meet identified goals, horse and workplace needs 
Determine resources, including specialist advice, required to implement the program 
Develop criteria for selecting an industry education specialist for use in the program, considering alignment with learning theory and horse welfare 
Develop and oversee the implementation of the program in consultation with industry specialists 
Monitor and record horse progress through the program 
Evaluate horse progression through the program, and assess outcomes against program goals and objectives 
Adjust the program and implement changes as necessary to achieve goals and objectives 

Forms

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