Unit of competency Outline
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Support horse work
Support horse work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCHBR101A
AHCHBR101A
State Code
D6823
D6823
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/12/2011
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
22/12/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers supporting horse work and defines the standard required to: apply safe work practices including animal welfare; clean housing, equipment and gear; handle and work around horses; assist with the repair and maintenance of features and prepare materials, tools and equipment for work.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for horse work
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Work support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, and according to workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake horse work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Horses are handled safely and problems referred to supervisor.
- 2.4. Horses are checked for feed and water supply and signs of discomfort.
- 2.5. Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- 2.6. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Waste material produced during work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- 3.2. Materials and equipment are handled and maintained according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work site is maintained while working.
4. Clean up on completion of work
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work may include:
assistance with selecting, catching and tying up horses
grooming and rugging horses
cleaning and maintaining stable gear
caring for horses
feeding horses
loading and unloading goods and materials
carrying out routine maintenance on buildings, roads, troughs, fences
cleaning yards, sheds, fixtures and fittings.
Tools and equipment may include:
saddles
ropes
reins
breastplates
martingales
bridles
cruppers
saddle bags
headstalls
saddle cloths
feeders
leads and rugs
brushes and combs
clippers
bot knife
scrapers
soap
hoof picks
knives
rasps
pincers
brushes
hoof dressings.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work may include:
assistance with selecting, catching and tying up horses
grooming and rugging horses
cleaning and maintaining stable gear
caring for horses
feeding horses
loading and unloading goods and materials
carrying out routine maintenance on buildings, roads, troughs, fences
cleaning yards, sheds, fixtures and fittings.
Tools and equipment may include:
saddles
ropes
reins
breastplates
martingales
bridles
cruppers
saddle bags
headstalls
saddle cloths
feeders
leads and rugs
brushes and combs
clippers
bot knife
scrapers
soap
hoof picks
knives
rasps
pincers
brushes
hoof dressings.
Hazards may include:
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
apply safe work practices including animal welfare
clean housing, equipment and gear
handle and work around horses
assist with the repair and maintenance of features
prepare materials, tools and equipment for work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
apply safe work practices including animal welfare
clean housing, equipment and gear
handle and work around horses
assist with the repair and maintenance of features
prepare materials, tools and equipment for work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3678 | RTE1104A | Support horse work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |