Manage the education of horses

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:13 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SISOEQO516A

State Code
D6377

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
2.00

Current Release Date
28/11/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

15/10/2014

Field of Education

050105 - Animal Husbandry

Original Release Date

15/10/2014

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the education of horses so they can adapt to a range of program environments and handling situations. It focuses on planning, monitoring and designing education programs for individual horses to suit riding program needs and client safety.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess the education needs of horses.

1.1. Assess individual education needs of horses in consultation with appropriate personnel.
1.2. Source and evaluate suitable education programs as required.
1.3. Assess horse's behaviour according to safety requirements of the organisation and riding program.

2. Monitor and modify the education of horses.

2.1. Design, document and implement education programs for horses.
2.2. Train horses to behave according to requirements of the organisation, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
2.3. Identify and use appropriate gear and techniques to modify behaviour of horses according to organisational policies and procedures.
2.4. Supervise and monitor horse's progress in consultation with appropriate personnel.
2.5. Evaluate and record progress of the horse at various stages of the education phase.
2.6. Make adjustments to the training program as required.

3. Evaluate the education program.

3.1. Evaluate relevant aspects of education program.
3.2. Identify potential areas of improvement for future horse education programs.
3.3. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
training timeframes
time and budget constraints
industry rules and regulations
code of ethics.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
animal welfare.
Appropriate personnel may include:
employers
owners
supervisors
guides and instructors.
Education programs may include:
behaviour modification
developing trust and confidence.
Appropriate gear may include:
blinkers
hobbles
bits
saddles
reins
harness
halters
sulky
bridles
rings
tongue ties
nose band
shadow rolls
breastplates
harness.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies knowledge of horse handling and behaviour to train horses using appropriate techniques
monitors horse's progress and performance to ensure horse's health and welfare, makes appropriate adjustments to the training program and provides feedback to appropriate personnel
applies effective contingency management techniques to ensure horse's health and welfare at all times.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure assessment of training needs of multiple horses to design and monitor education programs of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a horse riding establishment
horses of varying physical conditions operating in a variety of roles and at various stages of training
appropriate equipment and resources to implement the education program
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of assessment of horse's education needs and application of planning processes to develop an appropriate education program
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of behaviour of horses and the effects of training
portfolio of training plans and progress records for horses
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BBF42	SISOEQU015	Acquire and educate horses for sport or recreational programs	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D445	SIS50310	Diploma of Outdoor Recreation	Qualification
BDM0	ACM50417	Diploma of Performance Horse Management	Qualification
J513	SIS50512	Diploma of Sport Coaching	Qualification