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Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs

Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU411
State Code
ODV63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to review, evaluate and select specific horse education methodologies and techniques to develop an individualised horse education program.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for overseeing or implementing education programs for horses and other equines. They work autonomously and apply technical knowledge and skills to provide and communicate solutions for routine and non-routine issues relating to horse behaviour and education.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine horse education needs
  • 1.1 Assess education needs of individual horses relevant to sport, discipline or intended use
  • 1.2 Identify factors that can impact on horse ability to progress through a program
  • 1.3 Identify factors relating to proposed or potential end-user capabilities to address in program
  • 1.4 Determine specific program objectives and goals and develop a timeline to achieve these
2. Select methodology and design education program
  • 2.1 Research and review information on evidence-based horse education methodologies and techniques
  • 2.2 Evaluate identified methodologies and techniques for efficacy, animal welfare considerations, cost and suitability to meet horse and client needs
  • 2.3 Design a program to meet identified goals, and horse and client needs
  • 2.4 Determine resources, including equipment and facilities, required to implement program
3. Implement and evaluate program outcomes
  • 3.1 Implement designed program, and monitor and record horse progress
  • 3.2 Communicate horse progress with client throughout education program
  • 3.3 Adjust program and implement changes as necessary to achieve goals and objectives
  • 3.4 Assess horse and determine when education goals and objectives have been achieved
  • 3.5 Assess horse suitability against proposed end-user capabilities prior to handover at conclusion of program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBD52 ACMPHR403 Evaluate equine training methodologies Unit of competency