Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 SISSEQS301A, 'Demonstrate basic dressage, show jumping and cross-country riding'.
Google Links
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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 for horse riding activity.

1.1. Determine suitable location in controlled conditions according to equestrian discipline being performed, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

1.2. Select, check and fit tack and personal equipment after consideration of contextual issues.

1.3. Assess and prepare horse safely and appropriately for the equestrian discipline being performed.

1.4. Identify possible hazards and risks associated with the activity and determine safety procedures.

2. Mount the horse and warm up.

2.1. Check and adjust tack before mounting horse in a balanced and controlled manner.

2.2. Adjust equipment as necessary to fit the horse and rider once mounted.

2.3. Warm up the horse at walk, trot and canter on both reins while demonstrating an independent upright seat with the horse quietly accepting the rider's hands.

2.4. Apply aids in an unobtrusive manner consistent with the training of the horse and check attitude and acceptance of the aids.

2.5. Ride the horse alone and in a group using safe zones, and maintain the same gait, rhythm and tempo while travelling away or towards the other horses.

2.6. Carry and use the whip or jumping crop correctly and interact with horse effectively.

3. Apply basic dressage skills.

3.1. Maintain control and an effective, centred, independent upright seat through all gaits and required movements.

3.2. Apply the appropriate aids to ride the required movements in dressage, and demonstrate an understanding of paces and transitions.

3.3. Ride all required shapes and movements accurately, and apply the principles of forwardness and frame, forward movement and straightness.

3.4. Recognise horse resistances and evasions and take appropriate measures to address these during dressage.

4. Apply basic show jumping skills.

4.1. Maintain an effective, centred, independent jumping seat through all required movements.

4.2. Keep the horse under control and accepting of the rider's hand whilst jumping.

4.3. Determine the requirements of the five phases of the jump.

4.4. Ride at speeds up to 350 metres per minute and consider horse's length of stride at trot and canter.

4.5. Control gait, rhythm, tempo, line and required movements of show jumping.

4.6. Recognise horse resistances and evasions and take appropriate measures to address these during jumping.

5. Apply basic cross-country skills.

5.1. Devise cross-country riding plans.

5.2. Fit and use protective cross-country gear for both the horse and rider.

5.3. Maintain control and an effective, centred, independent seat through all required movements in cross-country.

5.4. Ride effectively at designated speeds of 400 metres per minute.

5.5. Recognise horse resistances and evasions and take appropriate measures to address these during cross-country.

6. Dismount and release horse.

6.1. Dismount in a balanced manner and complete post-activity responsibilities

6.2. Lead horse safely and cool down as necessary.

6.3. Check horse for injury, remove equipment and release appropriately.

7. Evaluate activity.

7.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of the riding activity.

7.2. Review performance and identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SISSEQS301A appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIS50510 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS30710 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching
  • SIS40610 - Certificate IV in Sport Development
  • SIS40612 - Certificate IV in Sport Development
  • SIS40512 - Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
  • SIS50512 - Diploma of Sport Coaching
  • SIS30712 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching
  • SIS30713 - Certificate III in Sport Coaching