ACMEQU501 — Manage horse nutrition and feeding plans

1 Determine nutritional requirements of horses

• 1.1Access information on horse nutritional requirements, and indicators and consequences of nutrient deficiency and dietary imbalances
• 1.2Analyse and calculate the value and composition of available feed and pastures
• 1.3Determine nutritional requirements of horses, taking into consideration class, life stage, exercise regime and workplace activity
• 1.4Assess body condition and nutritional requirements of individual or groups of horses

2 Develop diets and feeding plans for horses

• 2.1Formulate effective feeding plans incorporating rations, schedule and methods
• 2.2Design feed charts specifying rations for individual or groups of horses
• 2.3Adapt feeding plans to respond to variations in nutritional requirements and seasonal conditions

3 Manage horse pasture grazing

• 3.1Analyse nutritional value of common pasture species and weeds, and seasonal changes in availability, digestibility and nutritional value
• 3.2Monitor and manage chemical control of weeds and toxic plants
• 3.3Establish grazing practices to optimise horse nutrition and welfare requirements
• 3.4Monitor grazing practices and plant growth stages to manage pasture plant growth and environmental requirements

4 Manage implementation of horse diets and feeding plans

• 4.1Apply a cost-effective approach to sourcing and supplying required nutrients
• 4.2Implement safe, secure and hygienic storage of feed ingredients
• 4.3Oversee supply of rations to horses according to feeding plan schedule and requirements
• 4.4Implement safety procedures for feeding horses, covering different locations and horse combinations
• 4.5Implement feeding methods and placement of feed, to support natural feeding behaviours and access for horses
• 4.6Monitor horses to confirm access to and consumption of feed
• 4.7Confirm feeding records and feed orders are maintained, monitored and prepared according to workplace requirements

5 Evaluate horse diets and feeding plans

• 5.1Monitor and document reactions to changes in feed types, ingredients or schedules
• 5.2Monitor horse health for signs of inadequate nutrition or nutrition-related diseases
• 5.3Develop and implement a plan to manage documented adverse reactions to rations, or signs of poor nutrition
• 5.4Monitor, review and record feeding plans for individual or groups of horses and implement improvements and adjustments as required

What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU501 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU501 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 24 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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