ACMEQU312 — Prepare and care for horses to perform at events

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What an assessment for ACMEQU312 must cover

84 assessable components: 5 elements (27 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 37 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 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 for event

1.1Confirm event eligibility, location, rules, facilities, timing and horse required
1.2Identify hazards, and assess and control risks related to health and safety of workers and horse arising from tasks undertaken to prepare for and during event
1.3Check appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is correctly used by workers involved in tasks undertaken to prepare for and during event
1.4Check all pre-event washing, grooming and trimming of horse has been completed, in readiness for transport of horse to event
1.5Review event schedule, and check, clean, adjust and pack horse gear and equipment
1.6Prepare and pack suitable horse feeds, water, bedding, treatments and related tools, equipment and resources required for the event
1.7Prepare horse for safe transport to event location and load onto transport vehicle, according to horse requirements and animal welfare legislation

2 Care for horse at event site

2.1Unload horse from transport vehicle and check for signs of illness, injury and distress
2.2Ensure horse is fed, watered and rugged as required
2.3Monitor horse health and check for signs of illness, injury and distress
2.4Unpack and store equipment safely and securely according to venue and workplace requirements
2.5Groom horse according to event requirements
2.6Ensure horse is suitably and safely controlled and secured, taking into account risks posed by other horses
2.7Move horse safely among people, other horses and vehicles using appropriate low stress handling and risk control practices

3 Gear-up horse for event

3.1Confirm the time and location horse is required
3.2Ensure competition or lot numbers are correct and are fitted to horse, handler and/or rider according to competition requirements
3.3Check gear requirements, and fit and adjust gear to horse
3.4Complete final check, and spot clean if required
3.5Present and hand over horse to handler, rider and/or driver

4 Provide support during event

4.1Present self, horse and competitor at event locations on time according to event rules, dress code, official instructions and horse welfare guidelines
4.2Assist competitors and team members before, during and after the performance to meet event rules and venue requirements

5 Complete post-event care

5.1Check horse for signs of illness, injury or distress, and action and/or report as required
5.2Cool down horse post-event performance and remove event gear
5.3Remove and/or brush out plaits, braids, makeup, hoof dressing and studs as required in a timely manner after event
5.4Provide horse with shelter, feed and water, and monitor horse, taking into account individual horse requirements and weather conditions
5.5Clean and store horse gear and related event equipment
5.6Check quantity and quality of horse feed, water, bedding and grooming products, and action 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 prepared and cared for at least two different compliant and manageable horses to perform at an event, organised by a recognised horse association.
In preparing and caring for the two horses at the event, the individual must have:
identified at least three hazards related to horse transport and accommodation at the event, and assessed and controlled their risk
identified at least three hazards related to horse performance activity at the event, and assessed and controlled their risk
used safe and low stress horse handling techniques and practices
prepared each horse to meet event presentation and performance requirements, including:
attired horse and rider or driver and/or handler
identified and prepared horse gear and equipment required for event or activity
groomed and/or strapped to event or activity
fitted and adjusted horse gear and equipment according to event rules
worn appropriate event attire in a professional manner
cared for horse during event, including:
unloaded horse from transport vehicle upon arrival and secured at event location
feeding, watering, and basic welfare and health checks
timely removal of event gear and grooming products after event performance
complied with official instructions and conduct requirements during the event.

Knowledge evidence

typical event procedures for at least two different horse events organised by recognised horse associations, including horse biosecurity and traceability requirements
grooming requirements and techniques for at least two different horse breed standards and related competition requirements
horse gear requirements and fitting techniques for at least two different horse breed standards and related event or competition requirements
reasons for trimming horses, and considerations affecting what to trim, including:
breed and/or event requirements
impact on horse health and welfare
timing in relation to event preparation and performance
personal presentation requirements of horse handlers, riders or drivers for at least two horse events organised by recognised horse associations
key features of animal welfare and legal requirements related to horse handling, transport, accommodation and performance activities at horse events
key principles of time management related to horse events
key principles for caring for horses during an event
key features of formats, rules and regulations for at least the two different horse events organised by recognised horse associations, including:
location of event office and how to access the current venue and/or event rules
scheduling and activity location/s
gear and equipment guidelines
prohibited substances, including those occurring in health treatments and feed supplements
peak association and/or organisation event requirements
venue requirements to clean and tidy area occupied by participants at event
confidentiality requirements regarding individual horses
event performance-related health issues, including those related to:
tying-up
tendon strain
fatigue
dehydration
transport
stress
signs of common horse ailments and injuries
key features of horse related biosecurity and infection control procedures
common workplace health and safety requirements and practices related to horse events, including:
hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control and reporting
key requirements of work health and safety legislation
types and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)
handling horses and working with horses in confined spaces, arenas and public spaces
safe storage, handling and disposal of treatments and cleaning agents
reporting incidents and accidents
horse handling and restraint equipment used for preparing and presenting horses for events
animal welfare relating to the safe, humane and ethical care of horses at events.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret equine event rules and event venue requirements
Oral communication: Use industry terminology to describe horse event requirements and activities
Numeracy: Measure and calculate time, distance, temperature, area, weight, volume and ratios

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