The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Prepare to work with horses
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Work to be undertaken is interpreted from the work program where necessary, and confirmed with management. Completed |
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Discussions are held with other workers who may be affected by the activities to ensure continued smooth operation of horse routines. Completed |
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Tools and equipment suitable for the work to be undertaken are selected, checked, and maintained if necessary. Completed |
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Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained. Completed |
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Clean stables and surrounding areas
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Horse is checked for condition, health and soundness and removed from stable or secured appropriately. Completed |
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Manure, soiled bedding and stale feed is inspected, removed, and abnormal conditions are reported. Completed |
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Bedding is raked or forked and fresh quantities are added as required. Completed |
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Feed bins, hay nets/bins and water troughs are cleaned thoroughly and troughs are filled with fresh water. Completed |
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Walkways are swept and/or raked and manure removed. Completed |
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Stale feed and manure is safely disposed of according to the organisations environmental and waste management procedures. Completed |
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Buildings or fixtures that are in need of maintenance or are unsafe are reported to the stable management. Completed |
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Perform daily work program
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Work program for each stable horse is carried out as instructed by the stud master or stable manager. Completed |
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Horses are selected for professional services, prepared, and the contractor is contacted as required by organisational procedures or supervisors instructions. Completed |
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Horses are prepared for specified daily work program as required by organisational procedures or supervisors instructions. Completed |
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Horses are washed down after working, dried, rugged, returned to their stable and fed. Completed |
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Work routines and performance records are kept and maintained as an integral part of the stable business. Completed |
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Select, catch and tie up horses
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Individual characteristics of horses are identified according to specified criteria and nominated animals are selected. Completed |
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Selected horse is caught quickly and gently and working gear is fitted. Completed |
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Legs and hooves of selected horse are inspected for abnormalities, cuts or damage. Completed |
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Horse is led to work area or rail quietly and calmly and safely secured. Completed |
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While handling the horses, OHS hazards are continually identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented. Completed |
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Horses are handled safely and within the organisations and industry guidelines for animal health and welfare. Completed |
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Groom and rug horses
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Horses coat is groomed thoroughly to leave coat clean and remove all traces of dust, dirt, scurf and dead hair. Completed |
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Hooves and shoes are cleaned and checked for cracks, heat and other abnormalities, and dirt must be removed from the outer walls of the hooves. Completed |
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Rugs appropriate to the conditions are fitted according to instructions from stable foreman taking care to avoid chaffing and rubbing. Completed |
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Clean and maintain stable gear
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All gear is regularly checked for wear and damage. Completed |
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Gear is thoroughly cleaned and polished and oils or preservatives applied as required according to stud practice. Completed |
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Working gear is maintained or repaired as required to ensure safe horse working conditions. Completed |
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Working gear and saddlery is cleaned and stored after use in line with organisation policy. Completed |
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Monitor health and welfare of horses
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Identify signs of good health. Completed |
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Identify symptoms of common illnesses and injuries. Completed |
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Monitor and record temperature, pulse and respiration rate. Completed |
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Provide basic first aid to minor injuries under supervision. Completed |
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