ACMEQU217 — Load and unload horses

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What an assessment for ACMEQU217 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to load horse

1.1Confirm horse to be loaded, transport vehicle, horse gear and other individual horse requirements with supervisor
1.2Check transport vehicle in readiness for loading horse
1.3Identify hazards, and assess and control and/or report risks prior to loading horse
1.4Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) for loading and unloading horse
1.5Select and check gear and equipment required for loading and transporting, and fit gear to horse

2 Load horse

2.1Load horse safely onto transport vehicle using safe and low stress handling techniques
2.2Position horse in vehicle according to horse requirements and transport configuration
2.3Confirm horse is safely secured in vehicle

3 Unload horse

3.1Prepare location to secure horse after unloading
3.2Fit gear to horse if required, unload horse from vehicle and lead to secure location using safe and low stress handling techniques
3.3Remove horse travel gear if required
3.4Inspect horse for signs of injury, illness or distress, and report horse condition to supervisor
3.5Clean horse gear, equipment and transport vehicle, and report maintenance issues as required

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has safely loaded and unloaded at least three different calm, consistent and obedient horses onto and from a horse transport vehicle. Each horse must be loaded and unloaded separately on a vehicle or trailer specifically designed for horse transport.
For each horse loading and unloading process, the individual must have:
confirmed the loading and unloading requirements with a supervisor
identified at least two hazards, and assessed and controlled and/or reported the risks
applied safe and low stress horse handling techniques and practices
selected and correctly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE)
checked, prepared and fitted horse gear and equipment, including halter and lead
checked the horse transport vehicle, including horse restraints and ventilation
positioned and secured horse in vehicle according to transport configuration
unloaded, led and restrained horse in a secure location
inspected the horse after unloading, and provided a report to a supervisor on horse condition
cleaned and tidied horse section of transport vehicle

Knowledge evidence

common hazards, risk assessment and risk controls related to loading and unloading horses
purpose, use, maintenance and storage of PPE for handling, loading and unloading horses
safe and low stress horse loading and unloading techniques
key animal welfare requirements when transporting horses
different types of horse transport vehicles, including: basic safety checks, including flooring and air vents; safe operation of doors, gates and other restraints; use of ramps and/or mechanical lifts; transport configuration; horse position and securing
purpose, benefits and risks of common horse gear and equipment used to load and unload horses, including: tail ropes; bits or bridles; ramp panels; appropriate use of whips; protective horse gear and equipment that may be required during transport, including rugs, poll guards, leg and tail protection
workplace procedures for loading and unloading horses, including: checking horse condition and preparing horses; checking, fitting and maintaining horse gear and equipment; vehicle cleaning and sanitisation before and after loading; seeking assistance with difficult or unexpected situations
key considerations when loading and/or unloading horses onto transport vehicles, including: phenomena that can spook a horse; safe positioning and handling practices; common injuries to horses and handlers, and their causes; common adverse reactions by horse to loading, unloading and travelling

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Estimate and measure distance, area, weight, temperature and time
Oral communication: Use active listening and questioning techniques to clarify and confirm supervisor instructions Use industry terminology to describe horses, gear, equipment and vehicles used for horse transport

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What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU217 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU217 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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