Unit of competency Outline

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Evaluate equine training methodologies

Evaluate equine training methodologies

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMPHR403
State Code
BBD52
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
10/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to review, evaluate and select specific equine education and training methodologies and techniques to achieve stated objectives within welfare, workplace and safety requirements. It involves in-depth knowledge of a range of methodologies and techniques used in equine education and training.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for overseeing or implementing education programs for horses to achieve identified objectives, and meet horse welfare and workplace needs in any performance or leisure horse discipline or working horse context.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory animal welfare and health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing 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 the education needs of individual horses relevant to the sport, discipline or intended activity
  • 1.2 Identify factors that may impact on horse ability to progress through a program
  • 1.3 Assess the requirements and capabilities of riders, drivers or handlers to achieve outcomes, considering safe horse handling techniques at all times
  • 1.4 Determine specific program objectives and goals, and develop a timeline to achieve these
2. Select methodology and implement education program
  • 2.1 Review current information on potential methodologies and techniques relevant to the identified starting education needs of the horse
  • 2.2 Evaluate identified methodologies and techniques for efficacy, humaneness, cost and suitability to meet horse and client needs
  • 2.3 Select or design a program to meet identified goals, horse and workplace needs
  • 2.4 Determine resources, including specialist advice, required to implement the program
  • 2.5 Develop criteria for selecting an industry education specialist for use in the program, considering alignment with learning theory and horse welfare
  • 2.6 Develop and oversee the implementation of the program in consultation with industry specialists
3. Evaluate program outcomes
  • 3.1 Monitor and record horse progress through the program
  • 3.2 Evaluate horse progression through the program, and assess outcomes against program goals and objectives
  • 3.3 Adjust the program and implement changes as necessary to achieve goals and objectives
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODV63 ACMEQU411 Evaluate horse education methodologies and individual programs Unit of competency