Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SISOEQU001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle horses
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | SISOEQU001 - Handle horses |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to safely handle horses, particularly those used in equestrian sport or recreational riding programs but it could have wider application to other equine settings.Horses are handled in contained areas including stables, fenced arenas, yards, round yards and paddocks.It requires knowledge of horse temperament, behaviour and body language to safely interact with horses and the ability to catch, lead, tie up and release horses.This unit applies to a range of organisations including those involved in equestrian sport, instructional and recreational riding programs. It applies to people working at all levels who handle horses as part of their regular work activities.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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. |
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Competency Field | Equine |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Assess risks for horse handling activities. |
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Element: Approach and catch horses. |
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Element: Lead, tie up and untie horses. |
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Element: Release horses. |
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Element: Respond to immediate safety risks. |
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