Guide day horse trail rides in tracked areas

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 SISOEQO306A, 'Guide day horse trail rides in tracked areas'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Guide day horse trail rides in tracked areas' 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

1. Plan a day ride.

1.1. Establish participant's needs and characteristics and assist with participant's disclaimer where required.

1.2. Develop an activity plan, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to meet participants' needs.

1.3. Select trail ride route suitable for participants and identify rest stops to minimise impact on the terrain and other trail users according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Identify hazards associated with the ride and minimise risks to ensure personal safety of participants.

1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine activity plan.

1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the activity.

1.7. Inform appropriate authorities of route and anticipated times before commencing the ride.

2. Select equipment for the ride.

2.1. Select horses of suitable size and temperament to suit individual rider's needs, abilities and attitude.

2.2. Select equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.

2.3. Perform and document appropriate safety checks suitable for the ride, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Adjust and fit equipment to ensure personal comfort.

2.5. Pack saddle bags to ensure they are balanced and comfortable for the horse.

3. Brief participants.

3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the ride in a manner suitable to the participants.

3.2. Demonstrate correct horse handling and riding techniques.

3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use during the ride.

3.4. Outline safety procedures and safe areas and or boundaries for the activity.

3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the ride.

3.6. Check participants can apply simple aids to horses to control their direction and speed

3.7. Check that the combinations of horses and riders are appropriate for the planned ride

4. Lead a day ride.

4.1. Provide clear and concise direction and advice to group during the ride.

4.2. Monitor riding conditions and techniques to ensure a safe environment.

4.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and provide appropriate feedback.

4.4. Implement appropriate modifications to activity in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.

4.5. Lead both mounted and unmounted horses from horseback.

4.6. Respond appropriately to any emergency or situation.

5. Select a temporary site for short stops.

5.1. Assess and select suitable sites to minimise impact on the local environment.

5.2. Explain relevant minimum impact practices to group and monitor their compliance.

5.3. Return site to an equal or greater standard on departure.

6. Complete post trip responsibilities.

6.1. Notify relevant authority of trip completion.

6.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.3. Check and deal with injuries or wear to horses according to organisational policies and procedures.

6.4. Evaluate relevant aspects of riding activity.

6.5. Identify potential areas of improvement for future trail horse riding activities

6.6. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.