Participate in horse events and activities

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMPHR303, 'Participate in horse events and activities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Participate in horse events and activities' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for events

1.1 Review event rules and conduct a pre-activity risk assessment for the event

1.2 Prepare horse prior to event using safe horse handling procedures

1.3 Clean and rug horse

1.4 Present horse for the event in line with workplace practices

1.5 Ensure equipment is cleaned and packed

1.6 Plan and organise event schedules

1.7 Prepare horse for safe transport or movement to event location according to animal welfare legislation and supervisor instructions

1.8 Fit, remove, clean and store gear for event according to workplace practices

2. Care for horses at events

2.1 Ensure horses are fed, watered and rugged for conditions

2.2 Monitor horse health according to workplace procedures

2.3 Unpack and store equipment securely

2.4 Implement grooming and/or strapping program

2.5 Ensure horses are suitably and safely controlled and housed

2.6 Move horses safely among people and other horses using appropriate handling techniques

2.7 Ensure staff and surroundings are presented professionally

2.8 Assess and provide for horse needs following events

3. Follow event rules and regulations

3.1 Select equipment that meets event rules and regulations

3.2 Comply with official instructions

3.3 Follow animal welfare guidelines

3.4 Follow event dress codes

3.5 Present horses at event locations on time and attired according to event rules

3.6 Assist competitors and colleagues before, during and after the event to ensure compliance with rules