ACMEQU407 — Educate horses in initial handling

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What an assessment for ACMEQU407 must cover

37 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Assess education needs of the horse

1.1Establish client needs and requirements for individual horse
1.2Assess level of education and temperament of the horse to be educated, and potential safety risks
1.3Assess conformation, condition and health of the horse to determine readiness and suitability for education program
1.4Prepare a plan to educate the horse based on its individual needs, application of equine behaviour, current equine learning theory and intended purpose

2 Prepare safe environment to commence groundwork

2.1Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities to commence horse groundwork education
2.2Identify hazards and assess and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s
2.3Select and correctly fit own personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.4Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment

3 Introduce horse initial handling on the ground

3.1Develop calm and obedient behaviour by gaining trust and confidence of horse through appropriate handling and feeding
3.2Introduce a halter and lead rope, and educate the horse to be caught, led and tied up safely
3.3Accustom the horse to being groomed and hosed
3.4Accustom the horse to have its legs handled and all feet picked up
3.5Familiarise the horse with tack, equipment and aids used in education exercises
3.6Teach the horse to focus attention on handler and respond consistently in different contexts to aids, cues and communication relating to forward and backward movement, changing direction, halting and stopping
3.7Build horse confidence within a controlled environment, progressing to unfamiliar and/or open environments when ready

4 Educate horse to load and unload on transport

4.1Assess risks associated with transport vehicle and location for loading and unloading horse
4.2Familiarise horse with transport vehicle and prepare for transport
4.3Select suitable horses to assist with habituating the horse to be in close proximity to other horses
4.4Teach horse to enter and exit a transport vehicle using positive reinforcement methodologies
4.5Build horse confidence in loading and unloading and to be transported safely in a secured vehicle

5 Apply reward-based horse education methodology

5.1Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning
5.2Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours
5.3Comply with animal welfare and safety requirements at all times
5.4Confirm horse has been educated to meet client needs and requirements

Performance evidence

carried out activities to educate three horses in initial handling according to a plan prepared for each individual horse
demonstrated safe horse handling skills and appropriate education techniques to ensure their own and others’ safety and the welfare of the horse at all times.

Knowledge evidence

safe work practices when interacting with horses, including: assessing and controlling risks; safe horse handling techniques; safe zones around horses; duty of care for others; use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for activity; safe and suitable transport vehicles and towing requirements for horses; codes of practice and workplace procedures for housing, transport and interactions with horses
horse wellbeing, including: managing stress, fatigue, heat and injuries; overview of animal welfare assessment frameworks, including Five Domains and Five Freedoms models; key indicators for assessing conformation, condition and health of horses relating to education program
equine behaviour, including: body language and vocalisation; affective states, including fear, anxiety, hunger, fatigue; temperament and characteristics of different breeds and classes of horses; behaviours and conditions typically linked to strong fight or flight response, including: fearful, nervous, timid, anxious behaviour; aggressive responses to people and/or other equines; fears of specific stimuli; risks to people from equine behaviour, including biting, kicking, rearing, striking; key features of current research on equine cognition, intelligence, ethology and learning abilities relevant to training horses; techniques to shape or modify horse behaviour
safe environments and controlled areas, including arenas or fenced tracks
range of tack, equipment and aids used in education exercises for horses, including rug, halter and lead rope
key features of horse education plan, including objectives, stages and timeframes
key forms and features of transport vehicles, including configuration and access for loading and unloading.

Foundation skills

Learning: Actively source current, evidence-based information on equine education and learning theory to determine own education practices
Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for complying with regulatory and workplace requirements, including health and safety and animal welfare, within own role and area of work; Follow safe, ethical and humane horse handling practices
Interact with others: Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others to plan programs and report on horse performance and progress
Get the work done: Analyse problems and risks, devise solutions and reflect on approaches taken

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What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU407 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU407 needs to address all 37 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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