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

SISOEQO407A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Select horses for a program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISOEQO407A - Select horses for a program
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select horses to suit the needs of riding programs. It focuses on testing, purchasing and re-testing horses to assess if they are suitable for riding programs.No licensing, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working as horse riding guides or instructors who are also responsible for organising horses for riding programs. This may include those working for private horse riding companies or group leaders in school outdoor education programs.
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: Establish criteria for purchasing horses.
  • Identify and access available budget for purchasing horses according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Identify and assess program needs in consultation with appropriate personnel.
  • Identify the characteristics and types of horses required according to program and operational needs.
  • Identify and evaluate sources of horses according to organisational policies and procedures.
  • Confirm purchase timetable allows suitable time prior to operational use for training.
       
Element: Select and buy horses.
  • Assess horses against identified program needs
  • Test horses extensively prior to acquisition according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Check behaviour patterns of horses to confirm compliance with accepted industry practice.
  • Check health of animals according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures
  • Purchase horses and complete appropriate documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Monitor horses progress.
  • Identify inappropriate behaviour patterns and habits and implement appropriate training program to ensure horse's suitability to the program and the safety of clients.
  • Implement ongoing monitoring and identify continuing problems and appropriate courses of action.
  • Re-test horses to confirm they are suitable for the program.
  • Remove horses exhibiting inappropriate behaviours from the program if re-training is ineffective or impractical.
       


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 knowledge of horse handling and behaviour to test horses before purchase

safely handles horses to assess their potential suitability to meet the needs of riding programs and clients and acquires them according to organisational policies and procedures

monitors the training progress of horses, decides on their suitability for riding programs and determines appropriate courses of action to deal with problem horses taking into consideration cost, benefit, safety and time issues

applies effective contingency management techniques to ensure horse's health and welfare at all times.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure the acquisition and monitoring of the progress of multiple horses to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a horse riding establishment

sources for the acquisition of horses

a real or simulated budget for purchasing horses

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

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 horse's potential suitability for riding programs and application of testing techniques

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of behaviour of horses and the effects of training and re-training

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

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

SISOEQO409A Train and condition horses.

Guidance information for assessment

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

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Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

select appropriate horses to match organisational operational and program needs

determine appropriate courses of action regarding training progress and suitability

assess cost and benefits of re-training horses to ensure suitability

planning and organising skills to source appropriate horses and acquire and test them within appropriate time frames

communication skills to liaise with appropriate personnel to determine suitability of horses and appropriate courses of action regarding unsuitable horses

literacy skills to complete appropriate documentation

numeracy skills to work within budgetary constraints when purchasing horses

horse handling and riding skills.

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable the safe and effective testing, purchase and training of appropriate horses

factors affecting general horse selection and purchase such as cost and benefit implications

characteristics affecting choice of horses such as size, age, health, training and previous experience, tractability, vices, temperament

usual behaviour, vices and undesirable traits of horses, and the identification of appropriate behaviour modification and corrective practices and procedures to enable effective and humane training of horses

pre-purchase testing techniques to accurately assess potential suitability of horses.

understanding and identification of indicators of conformation and health issues in horses and likely outcomes

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.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

testing and training timeframes

selection of horses

testing pre-buying

documentation requirements

re-testing of horses after purchase

time and budget constraints

horse industry rules and regulations

code of ethics.

Appropriate personnel may include:

employers

owners

supervisors

guides and instructors.

Characteristics and types of horses may include:

sport and recreational

size

age

health

tractability

absence of vices

temperament

training

experience.

Program and operational needs may include:

type of riding programs

riding experience, size and age of clients

length of sessions

activity locations

budget

group needs

number of supervisors

riding experience of supervisors.

Sources may include:

breeding and training programs

personal contacts

newspaper advertisement

internet

horse dealers.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations.

Inappropriate behaviour patterns may include:

bolting

biting

rearing

bucking

kicking

shying

over-sensitivity:

propensity to fighting.

Appropriate courses of action may include:

persevering with the horse

removing the horse from the program

retraining the horse.

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
Identify and access available budget for purchasing horses according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify and assess program needs in consultation with appropriate personnel. 
Identify the characteristics and types of horses required according to program and operational needs. 
Identify and evaluate sources of horses according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Confirm purchase timetable allows suitable time prior to operational use for training. 
Assess horses against identified program needs 
Test horses extensively prior to acquisition according to organisational policies and procedures 
Check behaviour patterns of horses to confirm compliance with accepted industry practice. 
Check health of animals according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures 
Purchase horses and complete appropriate documentation according to organisational policies and procedures 
Identify inappropriate behaviour patterns and habits and implement appropriate training program to ensure horse's suitability to the program and the safety of clients. 
Implement ongoing monitoring and identify continuing problems and appropriate courses of action. 
Re-test horses to confirm they are suitable for the program. 
Remove horses exhibiting inappropriate behaviours from the program if re-training is ineffective or impractical. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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