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Oversee care and supervise staff raising young horses

Oversee care and supervise staff raising young horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRHBR404
State Code
OBB31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/11/2019
Field of Education
080303 - Human Resource Management
Original Release Date
22/11/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to supervise staff who raise young horses.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and skills, have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety (WHS) and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Induct and orient handlers
  • 1.1 Establish and maintain working relationship with handlers
  • 1.2 Provide new handlers with an induction briefing and information about their work roles, obligations and responsibilities according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • 1.3 Explain WHS requirements for assessing and controlling risks working with young horses relevant to handlers' work area and role
  • 1.4 Provide an overview of young horse behaviour, body language, and ability to learn, to assist handlers to develop their skills
  • 1.5 Explain and demonstrate procedures for checking gear to control and handle horses, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.6 Provide handlers with access to information and resources required in their role
2. Monitor performance of handlers in identifying, catching, controlling and handling young horses
  • 2.1 Regularly review handler performance against agreed expectations
  • 2.2 Provide feedback to handler on performance, and discuss
  • 2.3 Identify short-term and longer-term skills and knowledge development needs or preferences in consultation with handler
  • 2.4 Delegate tasks according to competence of staff, and animal and staff welfare
3. Oversee others to identify and catch, control and handle horses
  • 3.1 Instruct others regarding the safe catching, controlling and general handling of horses as required by workplace
  • 3.2 Provide assistance to others in identifying and handling horses
  • 3.3 Determine competence of other workers with regard to handling individual horses
  • 3.4 Explain and demonstrate use of different gear to control and handle horses
  • 3.5 Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff
4. Support handlers in their work role
  • 4.1 Discuss work-related issues with handlers on a regular basis
  • 4.2 Support handlers to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and industry personnel
  • 4.3 Identify areas of tension or conflict in relationships, and take steps to address contributing factors and issues
  • 4.4 Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff
5. Oversee the health and welfare of young horses
  • 5.1 Establish hygiene standards for areas used to house young horses
  • 5.2 Observe and note behavioural characteristics of young horses
  • 5.3 Monitor growth and progress of young horses
  • 5.4 Detect symptoms of common illnesses and injuries in young horses
  • 5.5 Conduct routine preventative care procedures
  • 5.6 Develop and implement procedures to provide enrichment and socialisation activities for young horses
6. Develop and oversee a feeding program for young horses
  • 6.1 Calculate nutritional requirements of young horses
  • 6.2 Determine feeding plans for young horses according to workplace practices
  • 6.3 Adjust nutrition and feeding program to achieve desired growth
7. Comply with rules and regulations
  • 7.1 Comply with industry requirements relating to registration processes
  • 7.2 Comply with codes of practice and relevant legislation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE02 ACMHBR404 Supervise staff raising young horses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BES0 RGR40619 Certificate IV in Horse Breeding Qualification