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

ACMPHR503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate performance horse conformation

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMPHR503 - Evaluate performance horse conformation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the conformation of horses for various performance horse sports. It covers the implications of conformation on performance and the development of corrective measures and action plans for young horses to minimise future problems.The unit applies to individuals who have managerial responsibilities within performance horse training and breeding organisations for selecting horses for various performance horse sports. They work independently within organisational guidelines, applying extensive knowledge of horse conformation and industry skills to achieve outcomes.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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Research key features of horse conformation
  • Analyse and report on the conformation of horses using objective, standard conformation terminology
  • Observe and identify desirable conformation of horses relevant to breed standard or performance discipline
  • Observe and identify unsoundness and blemishes of horses
  • Identify the essential elements of the movement of the horse relevant to breed standard and performance discipline
  • Design and apply conformation and movement selection criteria indices when assessing horses
       
Element: Analyse the relationship of conformation to specific performance horse sports
  • Establish ideal sport-specific conformation according to sport or sector guidelines
  • Apply ideal sport-specific conformation to horse selection procedures according to organisation guidelines
  • Identify undesirable sport-specific conformation traits, and determine the implications of these traits on performance
  • Implement strategies to resolve or manage undesirable conformation traits to reduce negative impacts on performance horses
       
Element: Assess conformation in young horses and develop correction plan
  • Assess and report on the conformation of foals using standard conformation terminology
  • Assess and report on foal and young horse conformation against established breed and sport standards
  • Identify undesirable characteristics of foal and young horse conformation
       
Element: Develop conformation correction plan for young horses
  • Develop corrective action plan to rectify undesirable characteristics in consultation with industry professionals
  • Ensure strategies in corrective action plan meet organisation objectives and comply with animal welfare and work health and safety requirements
       

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
Analyse and report on the conformation of horses using objective, standard conformation terminology 
Observe and identify desirable conformation of horses relevant to breed standard or performance discipline 
Observe and identify unsoundness and blemishes of horses 
Identify the essential elements of the movement of the horse relevant to breed standard and performance discipline 
Design and apply conformation and movement selection criteria indices when assessing horses 
Establish ideal sport-specific conformation according to sport or sector guidelines 
Apply ideal sport-specific conformation to horse selection procedures according to organisation guidelines 
Identify undesirable sport-specific conformation traits, and determine the implications of these traits on performance 
Implement strategies to resolve or manage undesirable conformation traits to reduce negative impacts on performance horses 
Assess and report on the conformation of foals using standard conformation terminology 
Assess and report on foal and young horse conformation against established breed and sport standards 
Identify undesirable characteristics of foal and young horse conformation 
Develop corrective action plan to rectify undesirable characteristics in consultation with industry professionals 
Ensure strategies in corrective action plan meet organisation objectives and comply with animal welfare and work health and safety requirements 

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