ACMEQU408 — Educate horses to be ridden

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What an assessment for ACMEQU408 must cover

42 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 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 Prepare to educate a horse to be ridden

1.1Assess current level of education, health status and behaviour of the horse
1.2Confirm and document client needs and requirements, and develop education plan for individual horse
1.3Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities to conduct each stage of the education program
1.4Conduct risk assessment, address identified hazards, and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s
1.5Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
1.6Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment

2 Mouth the horse

2.1Select appropriate tack to suit horse, including bit, bridle, saddle cloth and saddle
2.2Familiarise horse with tack in preparation to mount and ride
2.3Apply selected tack correctly to ensure comfort and fit
2.4Mouth the horse and educate to respond to aids and cues

3 Start horse under saddle

3.1Prepare the horse to be mounted and introduce weight to the horse’s back
3.2Mount the horse and introduce leg pressure, aids and voice cues to influence forward movement, direction, flexion, bend and halt/stop
3.3Build up time in saddle, emphasising changes in direction and transitions, in a controlled and safe environment
3.4Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of stress and fatigue in horses undergoing education
3.5Adjust individual horse’s program according to level of fitness
3.6Untack the horse and cool down at end of sessions and assess health condition

4 Consolidate horse education

4.1Accustom the horse to be ridden at different paces, emphasising tempo and rhythm, and willingness to respond to cues
4.2Expose and familiarise the horse to a range of appropriate environments after assessing potential risks to self, others and horse
4.3Build horse confidence and reinforce education required for intended riding purpose
4.4Accustom horse to be ridden with other horses in close proximity

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
5.3Use appropriate techniques to manage behaviour and performance according to current equine learning theory and to ensure wellbeing of the horse
5.4Assess horse acceptance of education for client’s needs, and provide feedback

Performance evidence

completed a risk assessment of each horse to be educated
prepared suitable facilities and environments for each horse’s education program and stage
educated three horses to be ridden, including:  in mouthing the horse in groundwork  in controlled and open areas  in walk, trot and canter; and halt/stop and left/right hand turns  individually and in company of other horses
demonstrated safe horse handling and riding 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
horse wellbeing, including:  managing stress, fatigue, heat and injuries  overview of animal welfare assessment frameworks, including Five Domains and Five Freedoms models
equine behaviour, including:  body language and vocalisations  temperament and characteristics of different breeds and classes of horses  affective states, including fear, anxiety, hunger, fatigue  behaviours typically linked to strong fight or flight response  high-risk behaviours to people, including biting, kicking, bucking, striking and rearing
indicators of horse health status, including body, condition, feet, teeth, injuries and stage of development
key features of current research on equine cognition, intelligence, ethology and learning abilities relevant to training horses
methodology or techniques to shape or modify horse behaviour
facilities and environments used in educating a horse to be ridden, including:  controlled areas with appropriate surface – arenas, fenced tracks, round yard, stockyards  open areas
tack and equipment used for riding, including:  purpose of items  correct fit  how to check condition and working order
key features of horse education plan, including objectives, stages and timeframes
strategies to assess riding ability level of others and their experience in riding recently educated (‘green’) horses

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 industry 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 ACMEQU408 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU408 needs to address all 42 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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