RGRHBR404 — Oversee care and supervise staff raising young horses

1 Induct and orient handlers

• 1.1Establish and maintain working relationship with handlers
• 1.2Provide new handlers with an induction briefing and information about their work roles, obligations and responsibilities according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
• 1.3Explain WHS requirements for assessing and controlling risks working with young horses relevant to handlers’ work area and role
• 1.4Provide an overview of young horse behaviour, body language, and ability to learn, to assist handlers to develop their skills
• 1.5Explain and demonstrate procedures for checking gear to control and handle horses, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• 1.6Provide handlers with access to information and resources required in their role

2 Monitor performance of handlers in identifying, catching, controlling and handling young horses

• 2.1Regularly review handler performance against agreed expectations
• 2.2Provide feedback to handler on performance, and discuss
• 2.3Identify short-term and longer-term skills and knowledge development needs or preferences in consultation with handler
• 2.4Delegate tasks according to competence of staff, and animal and staff welfare

3 Oversee others to identify and catch, control and handle horses

• 3.1Instruct others regarding the safe catching, controlling and general handling of horses as required by workplace
• 3.2Provide assistance to others in identifying and handling horses
• 3.3Determine competence of other workers with regard to handling individual horses
• 3.4Explain and demonstrate use of different gear to control and handle horses
• 3.5Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff

4 Support handlers in their work role

• 4.1Discuss work-related issues with handlers on a regular basis
• 4.2Support handlers to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and industry personnel
• 4.3Identify areas of tension or conflict in relationships, and take steps to address contributing factors and issues
• 4.4Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff

5 Oversee the health and welfare of young horses

• 5.1Establish hygiene standards for areas used to house young horses
• 5.2Observe and note behavioural characteristics of young horses
• 5.3Monitor growth and progress of young horses
• 5.4Detect symptoms of common illnesses and injuries in young horses
• 5.5Conduct routine preventative care procedures
• 5.6Develop and implement procedures to provide enrichment and socialisation activities for young horses

6 Develop and oversee a feeding program for young horses

• 6.1Calculate nutritional requirements of young horses
• 6.2Determine feeding plans for young horses according to workplace practices
• 6.3Adjust nutrition and feeding program to achieve desired growth

7 Comply with rules and regulations

• 7.1Comply with industry requirements relating to registration processes
• 7.2Comply with codes of practice and relevant legislation

What does an assessment tool for RGRHBR404 need to cover?

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