Train and condition horses

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 SISOEQO409A, 'Train and condition horses'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Train and condition horses' 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. Prepare individual conditioning and training programs.

1.1. Identify and assess the needs and requirements of the horse according to the role the horse will perform

1.2. Identify and assess level of fitness of the horse according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.3. Identify conformation faults and injuries of individual horses in consultation with veterinarians as appropriate.

1.4. Consult with stakeholders to identify and confirm goals of the program according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.5. Design and document conditioning and training programs to optimise the performance of individual horses in consultation with veterinarians.

1.6. Identify and confirm availability of equipment and resources for the program according to organisational policies and procedures.

2. Implement conditioning and training programs.

2.1. Implement training and conditioning methods appropriate to individual horse health and fitness levels.

2.2. Monitor health and welfare of horse according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.3. Provide ongoing feedback on progress of horse to stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Recognise signs and symptoms of injury and implement appropriate intervention strategies according to organisational policies and procedures.

2.5. Monitor feeding and training regimes to confirm they are appropriate to the individual needs and expected performance requirements of the horse.

2.6. Implement appropriate modifications to the program in response to all variable factors that are monitored.

2.7. Supervise transportation practices to ensure that horses are transported safely where required according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.8. Present horses in an industry accepted condition according to industry regulations.

3. Assess training and conditioning program.

3.1. Seek and acknowledge feedback from relevant stakeholders involved in the program.

3.2. Evaluate all relevant components of the program according to identified goals and record outcomes.

3.3. Identify potential areas of improvement of future training and conditioning programs.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SISOEQO409A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS40510 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS40310 - Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation
  • SIS50510 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS50310 - Diploma of Outdoor Recreation
  • SIS40512 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS50512 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS40313 - Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

And the skillsets: