Guide trail rides in remote 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 SISOEQO413A, 'Guide trail rides in remote areas'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Guide trail rides in remote 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 ride to a remote area.

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

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

1.3. Assess the capacity to acquire additional or new horses, as required according to organisational policies and procedures.

1.4. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine plan for the ride.

1.5. Identify potential hazards associated with the ride and. determine how they can be overcome or avoided.

1.6. Determine food and water requirements for participants according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the ride.

1.7. Develop a plan for the ride, according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures, to meet participants' needs.

1.8. Identify and plan for corralling or tethering requirements for horses according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.9. 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 and train suitable horses as pack horses according to organisational policies and procedures

2.3. Select and access equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Select and pack first aid supplies for horse and rider

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

2.6. Adjust and fit equipment to ensure personal comfort.

2.7. 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. Provide information to participants regarding horses and their behaviour patterns and characteristics

3.3. Demonstrate correct horse handling and riding techniques.

3.4. Check riders abilities to control their horses and follow instructions

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

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

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

4. Lead a ride in a remote area.

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

4.2. Monitor riding conditions, horse performance and riding techniques to ensure a safe environment for rider and horse and provide advice as appropriate.

4.3. Monitor participant and horse performance and identify signs of difficulty according to organisational policies and procedures.

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

4.5. Identify and respond to problems resulting from interaction between horses and riders or between horses quickly and appropriately to ensure client safety

4.6. Monitor equipment for signs of wear and breakage and take corrective action as required.

5. Select and maintain a temporary site.

5.1. Assess and select suitable sites for stops and overnight stays to minimise impact on the local environment

5.2. Explain relevant minimum impact practices to group and monitor their compliance according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

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

6. Complete post trip responsibilities.

6.1. Notify relevant authority of ride 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 to remote areas

6.6. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.