RGRPSH408 — Manage horse health and welfare

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What an assessment for RGRPSH408 must cover

47 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 17 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Plan horse health and emergency care procedures

1.1Develop health and emergency care protocols and programs and communicate to staff
1.2House horses in suitable and approved premises maintained to health and safety standards specified by rules of racing and other regulations
1.3Assess health status of individual horses
1.4Review characteristics, signs and symptoms of healthy and sick or injured horses
1.5Identify communicable diseases and implement control measures
1.6Identify signs and symptoms of distressed or injured horses and prioritise horse for treatment

2 Implement health management programs for horses

2.1Oversee health programs, including dental, vaccination, parasite control and hoof maintenance programs
2.2Record data and compile and update health records

3 Decide on treatment for horses

3.1Determine appropriate health care and management practices in line with stable and workplace health and safety procedures
3.2Discuss prognosis for common illnesses and injuries with key stable personnel and/or trainer
3.3Determine the need for veterinary assistance and/or specialist advice
3.4Evaluate treatment options and select preferred option for common injuries and illnesses

4 Administer treatment and monitor horse progress

4.1Assess and control risks prior to administering medication or treatments
4.2Administer medication or treatments according to stable procedures, directions, and industry and animal welfare regulations
4.3Confirm methods of administering medication, recording treatment and monitoring injectable medication
4.4Administer medications, including oral and topical medications and inhalants, safely and ethically
4.5Bandage horses using techniques and pressure to address injury
4.6Monitor horse progress, reporting irregularities and maintaining records according to stable procedures

Performance evidence

developed and planned horse health and emergency care procedures
implemented health management programs for dental, vaccination, parasite control and hoof maintenance for each horse
responded to illnesses or injuries, deciding on appropriate treatment for each horse
administered treatments and medication according to directions
monitored each horse’s progress, recorded health data and reported irregularities

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: workplace procedures and industry requirements
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: emergency protocols and quarantine measures
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: horse health assessment procedures and recording systems
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: key features of horse health and welfare programs for: dental health
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: key features of horse health and welfare programs for: hoof maintenance
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: key features of horse health and welfare programs for: parasite treatments
principles and practices of horse health and welfare programs: key features of horse health and welfare programs for: vaccinations
features of appropriate horse housing
characteristics, signs and symptoms of: communicable diseases and treatment options
characteristics, signs and symptoms of: common behaviour and social traits of healthy horses
characteristics, signs and symptoms of: common illnesses and injuries
types of treatments and medication: prohibited substances
types of treatments and medication: basics of horse first aid
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to managing horse health and welfare: communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to managing horse health and welfare: animal welfare requirements
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to managing horse health and welfare: safety requirements, including safe operating procedures
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to managing horse health and welfare: relevant rules of racing related to housing and care of horses

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret veterinary and medical information in horse treatment programs 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 health and welfare information
Numeracy: Perform basic calculations and measurements of volume, weight and ratios to determine doses of medication
Oral communication: Use active listening and questioning techniques to convey and receive information from a range of personnel
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 conveying information to trainers, staff and veterinary and health practitioners
Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise horse health and welfare activities to achieve outcomes Make decisions and resolve problems related to horse health and welfare, knowing when to take responsibility and when to notify others

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What does an assessment tool for RGRPSH408 need to cover?

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