RGRPSH401 — Provide care and treatment of horses

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What an assessment for RGRPSH401 must cover

31 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 knowledge of horse anatomy and physiology to performance of racehorses

1.1Explain key features and functions of main body systems of horses
1.2Describe basic anatomy of horses
1.3Identify signs and symptoms of common illnesses and injuries
1.4Outline the potential impacts of illness and injury on horse performance

2 Provide care and treatment of injured or sick horse

2.1Assess and respond to illnesses or injuries in horses according to directions from supervisor and/or veterinarian or allied health practitioner
2.2Assess effectiveness of different therapies and related technology or medications, and implement best options
2.3Carry out all care and treatment activities using safe and ethical horse handling practices
2.4Administer or supervise administration of prescribed medication according to directions and according to the rules of racing and relevant legislation

3 Monitor illness and injury management plans

3.1Maintain horse care and treatment over period of illness or injury according to directions and animal welfare principles
3.2Observe and monitor healing processes following illness or injury
3.3Report horse progress regularly to supervisor and/or veterinary or allied health practitioner, and maintain records accurately
3.4Maintain treatment records or book for every horse in care according to workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

cared for and treated at least three racehorses, including for each:
assessed and provided care and treatment to injured or ill horse, including: prescribed medication, different therapies and associated technology or medications
used safe handling and work practices when caring for and treating the horse
monitored illness and injury management plans
reported horse progress regularly to supervisor and/or veterinary practitioner.

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of horse care and treatment
common horse behaviour, social traits and vices, and how they accentuate or cause problems to horses when ill, injured or recovering
key features of horse anatomy and musculoskeletal system
key features and functions of horse body systems: respiratory system, circulatory system, digestive system, reproductive system
signs and symptoms of common illnesses and injuries of horse
handling and restraining techniques for horses requiring diagnosis or treatment
types of medications and therapies, including: impact of medications or therapies and withdrawal times, prohibited substances, storage, transport and disposal of veterinary chemicals and medications
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to providing care and treatment for horses: communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry, racing industry animal welfare requirements, racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures, relevant rules of racing, including reporting requirements.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret veterinary and medical information in horse treatment plans and instructions from specialists Locate and interpret key information in medication labels
Writing: Use clear language and accurate industry and/or medical terminology for reporting and recording horse illness and injury information
Numeracy: Perform basic calculations and measurements of volume, weight and ratios to determine doses of medication
Navigate the world of work: Follow workplace procedures, including safety and animal welfare requirements, and meet expectations relating to own role and area of responsibility
Interact with others: Follow accepted industry practices and protocols for working collaboratively with and reporting to supervisors and veterinary or health practitioners
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise horse care and treatment activities and resources; monitoring risks and progress and adjusting activities to achieve outcomes Make decisions and resolve problems related to own work and instructions, knowing when to take responsibility and when to notify others

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What does an assessment tool for RGRPSH401 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSH401 needs to address all 31 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RGRPSH401?

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