Determine nutritional requirements for horses

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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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 AHCHBR309A, 'Determine nutritional requirements for horses'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify the nutritional requirements for different classes of horses

1.1 The nutritional requirements that meet the individual needs of horse, are identified according to nutritional principles and in consultation with appropriate personnel

1.2 Rations are prepared as appropriate to the animal’s condition, workload and age

1.3 A basic ration is formulated for an individual horse

1.4 Paddocked horses are provided with standing and supplementary feed according to their needs

2. Assess feed, additives and supplements for horses

2.1 Feed is selected on the basis of quality, nutritional and economic value, according to organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Supplements and feed additives for specific animals are assessed on the basis of active ingredients, price and nutritional needs

3. Establish and monitor individual feeding regimes for horses

3.1 An individual feeding regime is established according to the needs of the horse

Each animal’s eating behaviour, food intake and work level is identified and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

3.3 Feed regime is monitored and adjusted when required


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCHBR309A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC30310 - Certificate III in Horse Breeding