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

SISOEQO201A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle horses

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOEQO201A - Handle horses
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to handle horses safely. This unit focuses on the identification and safe catching, management and handling of horses for the purposes of transporting, training and racing or recreational use.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as stable hands, strappers and or horse trainers in environments such as stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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: Identify and catch, control and lead a horse.
  • Use features to correctly identify horses within a working environment.
  • Consider behaviour and level of training of horse prior to handling.
  • Identify and adjust to influencing factors which affect the senses, communication traits and behaviour patterns of horses.
  • Approach and catch selected horse using appropriate gear, and handle, lead and control in a safe manner.
       
Element: Assist with the transportation of horses.
  • Check towing vehicle and float for safety, suitability and compliance with road transport regulations.
  • Correctly position vehicle and float for loading and unloading.
  • Prepare horses for transport and apply protective equipment.
  • Load or unload horses in a calm and humane manner, in accordance with instructions.
  • Apply correct procedures, under supervision, for dealing with difficult situations in loading and unloading, including procedures for securing and restraining horses.
  • Correctly report incidents, equipment defects, procedural problems and animal behaviour during transportation.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

applies relevant process to select and use appropriate gear to handle, lead and control horses in a safe manner

takes measures to identify different horses and develop trusting relationships with them through the use of horse psychology, consistent positive body language and verbal instructions

follows written and verbal instructions from the instructor to assist in catching, leading and transporting horses safely

modifies technique to deal with a range of reasonably tractable horse handling situations and correctly reports incidents, equipment defects, procedural problems and animal behaviour.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of multiple horse handling activities to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

resources, such as information on horse features and behaviours

a suitable location, such as stables

a variety of quiet and reasonably tractable horses of different temperaments and behaviours, and at different stages of training

equipment such as leg ropes, muzzles, leads, horse float and a suitable vehicle for towing

a supervisor or manager.

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 equipment selection and preparation to ensure proper fit and usage

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of individual horse information, previous training, handling and behaviour

observation of safe participation and demonstration of correct horse handling techniques when identifying, catching, leading and transporting a horse

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.

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

RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication skills to:

interact with and seek advice from supervisors, other participants and horses

relay information to supervisors

listening skills to follow instructions and directions from the supervisor

problem-solving skills to anticipate and mitigate an aggressive, misbehaved and or frightened horse

horse handling and care skills to look after horses

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care.

Required knowledge

social behaviour, senses, psychology and vices of horses to recognise and treat individual temperaments and behaviours

gear and equipment used to catch, transport, restrain and handle horses in a safe manner

horse welfare and safe work practices to ensure safety for participant and horse

road transport regulations and techniques to enable safe transportation of horses

individual horse information to understand history, previous training, handling and behaviour

horse handling techniques to catch, control and lead a horse

emergency procedures appropriate to the level and location to ensure risk minimisation to self and group.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Features may include:

colour

markings

brands

sex

size.

Working environment may include:

wash bays

day yards

paddocks

round yards

exercise areas

stables

crushes

stripping stalls

sand rolls

restraining areas

swimming pools

beaches

rivers and dams

stalls

race tracks

training areas.

Behaviour and level of training may include:

good behaviour traits and vices

level of training required for safe handling and controlling

assessment of appropriate behaviour for handling.

Influencing factors may include:

wind and noise

physical environment

weather

other animals

vehicles

fences

equipment.

Appropriate gear may include:

halters

appropriate leads

lunging whip

floating boots

bandages

twitches

anti rearing bits

muzzles

leg ropes

hobbles.

Transport may include:

floats

trucks

air transport.

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
Use features to correctly identify horses within a working environment. 
Consider behaviour and level of training of horse prior to handling. 
Identify and adjust to influencing factors which affect the senses, communication traits and behaviour patterns of horses. 
Approach and catch selected horse using appropriate gear, and handle, lead and control in a safe manner. 
Check towing vehicle and float for safety, suitability and compliance with road transport regulations. 
Correctly position vehicle and float for loading and unloading. 
Prepare horses for transport and apply protective equipment. 
Load or unload horses in a calm and humane manner, in accordance with instructions. 
Apply correct procedures, under supervision, for dealing with difficult situations in loading and unloading, including procedures for securing and restraining horses. 
Correctly report incidents, equipment defects, procedural problems and animal behaviour during transportation. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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