ACMEQU307 — Introduce horses to lunge exercise

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What an assessment for ACMEQU307 must cover

46 assessable components: 3 elements (16 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 15 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 introduce a horse to lunge

1.1Select horse to be introduced to lungeing, and develop a suitable program, in consultation with client or supervisor, if required
1.2Select suitable lungeing area, identify hazards, and assess and control risks related to educating horse to lunge and lungeing environment
1.3Select methods and techniques for introducing inexperienced horses to lungeing
1.4Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.5Select and check lungeing equipment and fit lungeing gear to horse according to individual horse and training requirements

2 Introduce a horse to lunge

2.1Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to introduce lungeing to inexperienced horse using clear and appropriate cues with horse
2.2Introduce horse to lungeing exercise using safe and low stress techniques, using appropriate lunge rein techniques
2.3Use safe lungeing progression in walk, trot and canter in both directions
2.4Lunge horse to develop horse suppleness, balance, rhythm and confidence according to lungeing program
2.5Respond appropriately to horse drifting and falling in or out
2.6Maintain safe and appropriate position of self in relation to horse throughout lunge session
2.7Monitor horse behaviour and performance during lungeing, and respond to signs of injury or distress according to workplace procedures

3 Perform post-exercise procedures

3.1Remove gear from horse and check horse for signs of injury
3.2Cool down, hose and groom horse after exercise according to horse requirements and workplace procedures
3.3Record and report on horse performance and irregular horse behaviour, signs of distress or injury during and after exercise
3.4Check and maintain gear before storage, and report gear quality and maintenance issues according to workplace requirements

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 introduced and trained at least two horses that are inexperienced on the lunge, to lunge calmly and consistently on a lunge rein across the three gaits (walk, trot and canter) in a round yard or another suitable enclosed area.
For each horse and lungeing activity, the individual must have:
identified at least three hazards, and assessed and controlled associated risks, including those occurring in the lungeing environment
used safe and low stress horse handling techniques
selected, checked and correctly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE)
selected, correctly fitted and introduced appropriate lungeing gear and equipment to horses, including: single lunge rein, lunge whip, lunge roller or saddle, bridle or lunge cavesson
controlled and positioned the horse during walk, trot and canter: in both directions whilst safely adjusting own position, lunge rein and whip position; using voice, handler body position, lunge rein and lunge whip to encourage inexperienced horses to start, stop and follow the track during lunge exercise
selected and applied lungeing techniques that encourage inexperienced horses to maintain speed, tempo, gait and position on the track
monitored basic horse health and behaviour during lunge exercise, and responded to signs of distress or injury according to workplace procedures
carried out post-exercise care of horses, including warm down or cool down using at least one of the following: hand walking, hosing, grooming techniques
cleaned horse gear and equipment according to workplace instructions and manufacturer instructions
updated exercise program records and reported horse performance and condition.

Knowledge evidence

safe and low stress horse handling techniques, safe zones and positioning techniques of handler to encourage inexperienced horses to lunge
types and purpose of PPE suitable for lunge exercise
features of a safe environment to lunge horses
horse learning theory that can be applied to lungeing activities
purpose and reasons for lungeing horses
techniques for introducing inexperienced horses to lungeing
types, purpose, correct fit and use of appropriate horse lungeing gear and equipment, including: single lunge rein, lunge whip
common horse behaviour, social traits, vices and responses related to lungeing horses
potential hazards and risks associated with lungeing horses, including: horse behaviour, other horses in vicinity, handler skills and techniques, distractions and phenomena that may unsettle horses
considerations for selection of lungeing environments, including: suitable size, suitable fence and gate, and fencing hazards, surface, including type and depth, level and footing
types of injury that may be sustained during lunge exercise
signs of distress and injury that may arise during and after lungeing
styles of lunge exercise and exercise routines
horse welfare considerations related to exercise, including: weather, including wind and temperature, fatigue and stress, health status, including current injuries
workplace horse exercise and condition reporting systems and practices.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Use industry terminology to describe and report horse lungeing activities
Numeracy: Measure and calculate time, temperature, distance, ratio and speed

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What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU307 need to cover?

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