ACMEQU417 — Advise on horse nutritional needs

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What an assessment for ACMEQU417 must cover

54 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 31 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 Relate elements of the horse diet to physi5ological function

1.1Identify requirements for maintaining healthy horse condition and digestive system
1.2Evaluate composition and nutritional value of common horse diets
1.3Determine features of a well-balanced diet for horse health, condition and workload
1.4Identify signs of common nutritional deficiencies in horses
1.5Evaluate impact and consequences of an unbalanced or deficie nt diet
1.6Identify contraindications of digestive system or dietary issues

2 Assess horse condition and nutritional requirements

2.1Use safe, low stress handling techniques when approaching and assessing horses
2.2Assess nutritional requirements of individual or groups of horses
2.3Assess body condition of individual horses
2.4Evaluate options to adjust diet to address horse condition

3 Provide advice on horse condition, diet and nutritional needs

3.1Advise client on horse nutrition and diet relevant to horse condition and own area of expertise
3.2Refer client or carer to veterinarian or equine service practitioner for specific advice in response to changing or problematic conditions, as required
3.3Advise client or carer of services providing feed analysis and ration formulation advice
3.4Record equine nutrition and dietary information according to work practices

Performance evidence

provided advice on horse nutrition and diet to two different clients or carers, covering at least three horses with different nutritional needs, including:
determined condition score of each horse
used safe, low stress handling techniques when assessing each horse
advised on adjustments to feed regime in response to an identified issue for at least two horses
recorded nutrition and dietary information for each horse

Knowledge evidence

key principles of horse nutrition, including:
balanced diet
sufficient forage
frequency of feeding
anatomical and physiological structures and functions of the horse digestive system, including:
features of non-ruminant herbivore digestive system
process of absorption and metabolism of nutrients
gastrointestinal tract disorders and colic
methods used to assess and score horse condition and general health
impact of class, age, workload and housing on diet and nutritional demands of horses
factors affecting availability of nutrients to horses, including health issues
features of a well-balanced diet, including nutritional elements
signs of common nutritional deficiencies in horses, including:
poor condition, failure to thrive
dull coat
quidding
flaky or cracked hooves
consequences of an unbalanced or nutrient deficient diet to horse function, health and behaviour
circumstances requiring referral to a veterinarian or equine service provider, including:
non-positive response to dietary change
evidence of physical, behavioural or allergic reactions
common feed stuffs and supplements, including:
nutritional value
quality indicators
use of supplements and additives
prohibited substances, including for specific disciplines or competitions
techniques for effective client or carer interactions, including clear advice, collaborative communication and client confidentiality
key requirements of current codes of practice and legislation and workplace procedures for advising on horse nutritional needs, including:
work, health and safety, including safely interacting with horses and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
animal welfare, including safe, humane and ethical care of horses
workplace hygiene, infection control and biosecurity requirements.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret textual information relating to horse feed, supplements and nutrition from a range of sources
Writing: Record information and data using appropriate industry and veterinary terminology in print-based and/or digital formats
Oral communication: Participate in spoken interactions using active listening and questioning to convey information and confirm understanding
Numeracy: Perform basic calculations and measurements of volume, weight, temperature and ratios relevant to horses and feed components

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What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU417 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU417 needs to address all 54 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 31 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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