AHCLSK372 — Train, care for and ride horses for stock work

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What an assessment for AHCLSK372 must cover

70 assessable components: 5 elements (34 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 17 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 horses for work

1.1Identify hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
1.2Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
1.3Select, muster, or bring from paddock, and assess the suitability of the horse for the task
1.4Catch and handle horse safely and humanely according to animal welfare practices
1.5Assess horse for health, injury, soundness and fitness level to ensure it is capable to complete required work
1.6Groom horse prior to exercise or work
1.7Select, check, and maintain working equipment, according to work instructions
1.8Fit working gear to individual horse
1.9Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment or PPE to supervisor

2 Train horses for stock work

2.1Assess current level of education of the horse
2.2Train horse to calmly carry out required movements for working stock, including stops, turns and rollbacks
2.3Train horse to work and control a mob of livestock as a whole
2.4Train horse to safely handle a single animal and to return it to the mob safely according to industry practices
2.5Train horse to separate an animal from a mob as instructed and according to industry and animal welfare practices
2.6Train horse to calmly accept a stock whip being used by the rider, if required by the workplace, according to industry and animal welfare practices
2.7Train horse to work with working dogs where required by workplace
2.8Utilise agreed emergency procedures when training horses in required safety movements

3 Ride horses to carry out stock work

3.1Interpret work program to determine work to be undertaken, and confirm with supervisor
3.2Select horses for the task, taking into consideration task requirements and own skill level
3.3Catch and handle horses safely and humanely according to animal welfare practices
3.4Practise and reinforce training of horse while carrying out routine stock work
3.5Take corrective action to re-train horse where necessary

4 Provide post-ride care and maintain saddlery and equipment

4.1Remove gear, and groom, wash or clean horse according to workplace procedures
4.2Assess horse for health, injury and soundness, and administer prescribed equine vaccinations and treatments for common ailments, under supervision of the veterinarian or supervisor
4.3Water and feed horse according to workplace procedures
4.4Release horse safely to enclosure, paddock or yard
4.5Clean and maintain working gear and riding PPE, and store according to workplace procedures
4.6Repair working gear according to industry practices and workplace procedures
4.7Apply workplace sustainability and biosecurity practices

5 Maintain horse health and condition

5.1Monitor horses as a part of daily routines to identify signs of ill health, injury and poor condition
5.2Muster or catch horses in need of attention, and report and record condition according to workplace procedures
5.3Administer prescribed treatments for common ailments, under supervision of the veterinarian or supervisor
5.4Safely check horse legs and feet, clean out feet, and identify lameness and its potential causes
5.5Organise shoeing according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applied relevant workplace health and safety and environment and biosecurity legislation, regulations and workplace procedures
applied relevant animal welfare practices
recognised and reported workplace health and safety hazards and used safe work practices
selected and maintained saddlery and equipment
handled and prepared horses for riding and livestock work
used calm and humane handling methods to minimise undue stress and risk to horses, handlers, and livestock according to animal welfare practices
monitored health and condition of horses, including carrying out basic hoof care and cleaning
identified signs of ill health, injury, or poor condition and administered basic treatments
trained horses to calmly carry out required movements for working stock, including safety movements, stops, turns and rollbacks
trained horses to work and control a mob of livestock as a whole
ridden, controlled and stopped the horse to carry out checking, mustering and moving livestock, in both yards and open paddocks, as part of property operations
assessed and monitored horse behaviour during riding activities and taken corrective action if required
completed post-ride activities, including: cleaning, feeding and watering horse
completed post-ride activities, including: assessing horse for health, injury and soundness, and administering prescribed treatments
completed post-ride activities, including: checking, cleaning and maintaining tack
completed post-ride activities, including: completing records as required by workplace

Knowledge evidence

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for training, caring for and riding horses for stock work, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
environment and biosecurity legislation and regulations and workplace practices relevant to training, caring for and riding horses for stock work
common horse colours and markings, gender and other identifying features, including microchips and identification documentation
horse vaccination schedules
horse movement and behavioural characteristics, and learning theories relevant to stock work
livestock behaviour and how this is utilised to minimise stress for horse and livestock
relevant industry standards and practices, and workplace procedures and guidelines for horse riding and riding safety, including lungeing, and riding in a yard before riding outside
approaches to horse education for stock work, and associated learning theories
required horse movements for working stock: safety movements, stops, turns, sidepass, rollbacks, working and controlling a mob of livestock as a whole
basic care husbandry and management procedures for horses
common signs of unsoundness, including injury, disease, work stress or other disorders in horses
basic anatomy and physiology of the horse
use of horses for workplace operations
care and maintenance of working gear
horse conformation and work readiness or level of education
horse handling and riding techniques
animal welfare practices relevant to training, caring for and riding horses for stock work

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret workplace documentation to identify relevant and key information about stock work requirements
Writing: Record observations about horses in workplace forms accurately
Oral communication: Use clear language to report malfunctions, faults, wear or damage to working gear and riding PPE Respond to questions and clarify information

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What does an assessment tool for AHCLSK372 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCLSK372 needs to address all 70 unit components: 5 elements with 34 performance criteria, 16 performance evidence requirements, 17 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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