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Instruct horse handling skills

Instruct horse handling skills

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOEQU007
State Code
BBF48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/05/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
18/05/2018
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach handlers and riders to safely handle horses, particularly those used in equestrian sport or recreational riding programs but it could have wider application to other equine settings.It requires the ability to plan, organise and deliver individual training sessions within an overall learning program designed to progressively develop participants' horse handling skills.This unit applies to instructors and coaches who work for a range of organisations including those involved in equestrian sport, instructional, recreational riding and other programs.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan instructional sessions.
  • 1.1. Determine objectives of individual sessions to allow progression of skills within overall learning program.
  • 1.2. Identify and evaluate participant needs, characteristics and current horse handling skills.
  • 1.3. Develop session plans to include appropriate activities for learner requirements and stage of skills acquisition.
  • 1.4. Identify suitable environment, horses and equipment for handling session.
  • 1.5. Complete session specific risk assessment and determine safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.
2. Prepare for session.
  • 2.1. Set up area for activities and complete safety checks on environment.
  • 2.2. Select horses of suitable history, size and temperament to match participant capabilities.
  • 2.3. Select gear and equipment to match handling activities, and check it is in safe working condition.
  • 2.4. Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for handling session
3. Brief participants.
  • 3.1. Communicate instructions and information about session in a manner appropriate to participants.
  • 3.2. Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.
  • 3.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
  • 3.4. Advise participants of communication protocols to use during activities.
4. Instruct horse handling sessions.
  • 4.1. Implement teaching and coaching techniques to impart skills and knowledge for handling techniques.
  • 4.2. Provide clear and accurate exercise instructions and horse handling demonstrations throughout the session.
  • 4.3. Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
  • 4.4. Observe and monitor participant performance of handling techniques and provide corrective instruction.
  • 4.5. Monitor participant adherence to safety procedures and assertively correct breaches.
  • 4.6. Monitor horse behaviour and interaction and promptly control aggressive, misbehaved and frightened horses.
  • 4.7. Supervise safe departure of participants from horse enclosure.
5. Evaluate the session.
  • 5.1. Debrief and encourage participants to identify personal skill progression and satisfaction with session.
  • 5.2. Provide feedback on techniques and adherence to safety requirements.
  • 5.3. Self-evaluate session against learning objectives and identify areas for future improvement.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI688 SISOEQO317 Supervise horse handling Unit of competency