AHCLSK212A Ride horses to carry out stock work

• Qualification (Code Number and Name)

• Assessment:

• Student Name

• Conducted on

  Date

• Assessor Name

• Location
  Address

Purpose of Task

• The purpose of this assessment is to allow the student to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills such as riding a horse and preparing a horse for work using basic methods and procedures. The student must be able to prepare horses for work, select and maintain equipment for riding, monitor and anticipate horse behaviour when riding and recognise and report hazards or movement. Students are expected to be able to ride horses that are suitable for beginning riders and novice handlers, but they can be of any type or breed used for riding and stock work. Students are also required to check, muster and move livestock on horseback as a part of this unit.

• Context: In the space below instructor is to provide an outline of the context in which assessment will be conducted, including the type and temperament of horses used and the species or breed of livestock checked, mustered and moved as a part of riding horses for stock work.

1. Identify and confirm requirements for horse riding activities for stock work? Must satisfy all of the following

• Identified requirements through written or oral instructions

• Confirmed how upcoming horse riding work with stock fits within organisations production and/or management plans

• Confirmed horse(s) for riding, feed and equipment required

• Forms of communication that will be used during horse riding (vocal / radio / mobile / satellite phone)

• Confirmed livestock to be checked, mustered and moved, including where livestock are to be mustered to and location of any planned rest stops

• Asked questions of supervisor / instructor and/or other team members to clarify as required

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by the Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of identify and confirm requirements for horse riding activities for stock work?

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

2. Recognise existing and potential hazards associated with planned horse riding activities. Must satisfy all of the following

• Recognises a variety of actual or potential hazards associated with horse riding for stock work, including at least 5 of the following

• Zoonoses

• Hazardous substances

• Handling horses – hazards associated with falls or injury from horses

• Handling livestock

• Hazards arising from facilities such as broken rails, damaged gates and fences

• Exposure to extreme weather (e.g. heat, wind, cold)

• Isolation / risk of breakdown / getting lost

• Sunburn / dehydration

• Other – please list

• List of other actual or potential hazards associated with horse riding for stock work

• Discusses risks associated with identified hazards with supervisor / instructor to identify ways to eliminate or reduce risks to acceptable levels during horse riding

• Implements and monitors controls to reduce / eliminate risks from actual or potential hazards identified, including at least 3 of the following

• Selects horse with temperament to suit current riding skills

• Where facilities are noted as damaged, makes note of repairs needed and avoids use of that area

• Removes any loose and flapping items that may spook the horses

• Checks the passage to be used to ensure it is clear of potential hazards

• Ensures correct communication equipment is available

• Ensures water and first aid kit are available

• Follows instructor / supervisor advice to reduce risks arising from moving and mustering livestock

• Minimises exposure to weather / sunburn / dehydration through correct use of appropriate clothing and / or timing of horse work

• Other – please list

• List of other implemented and monitored controls to reduce / eliminate risks from actual or potential hazards identified.

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of recognise existing and potential hazards associated with planned horse riding activities.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

3. Select, use and maintain the correct PPE required for horse riding activities according to OH&S requirements? Must satisfy both of the following

• Appropriate range of PPE selected and used correctly. Must satisfy at least 4 of the following

• Riding boots

• Riding helmets

• Sunscreen

• Protective eyewear

• Jeans or long trousers and long sleeved shirt

• Other PPE

• List of other appropriate range of PPE selected and used correctly.

• PPE checked before use and cleaned / stored after use, with damage or faults reported to supervisor or instructor

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of select, use and maintain the correct PPE required for horse riding activities according to OH&S requirements.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

4. Confirm, catch and restrain horses for riding? Must satisfy all of the following

• Horse recommended for riding by supervisor / instructor are identified using at least two of the following

• Name

• Identifiable characteristics such as colour, markings, size, gender

• Brand

• Other method provided to identify horse recommended

• Method provided by the student

• Horse’s soundness for task to be undertaken is assessed based on

• Temperament

• Health / signs of injury or illness

• Suitable horse(s) selected

• Discussion with supervisor regarding any unhealthy or unsound horses

• Catch and restrain horse(s)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of confirm, catch and restrain horses for riding.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

5. Ensure adequate fresh water and feed were made available to the horses? Must satisfy all of the following

• Confirms feed requirements through discussion with supervisor or instructor

• Ensures fresh clean water is available for the horses

• Mixes feed in correct portions as advised by supervisor

• Any left-over feed from previous feed is removed and disposed of according to the workplace requirements and conditions

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of ensuring adequate fresh water and feed are made available to the horses .

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

6. Groom horses before and after riding to maintain coat condition and health? Must satisfy both of the following

• Used appropriate brushes to remove any loose hair, dirt, mud and debris from horse prior to saddling to remove the possibility of saddle sores and girth galls

• Discussed any concerns identified with horses during grooming with supervisor (if required)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of grooming horses before and after riding to maintain coat condition and health.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

7. Carry out basic hoof care procedures before working the horses? Must satisfy all of the following

• Debris cleaned from all four feet using hoof pick

• Inspected for cracks, bruises, ailments and injuries to the hoof and lower limbs

• Discussed any concerns identified during hoof inspections with supervisor (if required)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of carrying out basic hoof care procedures before working the horses.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

8. Identify a range of vices of horses and carry out corrective action? Must satisfy both of the following

• Recognises at least two of the following types of vices

• Shiftlessness and other unsettled behaviour

• Biting and kicking

• Sensitivity to tightening of girth

• Other recognised vices

• Suitable vices as nominated by the student

• Corrective action taken to remedy vice(s)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of identifying a range of vices of horses and carrying out corrective action.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

9. Select, check and fit appropriate gear to manage, control and ride horse(s)? Must satisfy all of the following

• Select saddle, saddle blanket, halter and lead rope, bridle any other gear required

• Check and clean gear for correct working order and fit for rider and horse’s individual requirements

• Working gear is maintained or repaired as required, including replacement of worn laces, bits, reins and girths

• Saddle and tack is fitted to suit horse’s confirmation and size

• Working gear cleaned and checked after use and stored in tack shed or saddle room

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of selecting, checking and fitting appropriate gear to manage, control and ride horse(s).

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

10. Safely mount the horse? Must satisfy all of the following

• Move horse to a safe area for mounting

• Provides appropriate cues to horse that mounting will take place

• Ensures horse remained stationary while positioning themselves in the saddle

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of safely mounting the horse.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

11. Ride horse safely during stock work? Must satisfy all of the following

• Horse ridden in a controlled manner appropriate for stock being worked and environmental conditions

• Use of training cues to facilitate desired response from horse in a humane manner

• Horses are educated to facilitate the control of livestock

• Saddle readjusted as required to ensure safe fit

• Where possible, riders maintain visual contact with at least one other rider

• Horses handled safely with care for horse welfare

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of riding horses safety during stock work.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

12. Check, muster and move livestock whilst riding a horse? Must satisfy all of the following

• Identify and located required livestock from mustering plant or advice from supervisor or instructor

• Muster livestock using low stress handling techniques

• Muster and move carried out without damage or injury to people, property, livestock or environment

• Move livestock in a controlled and quite manner

• Monitor and ensure welfare of stock during muster and moving

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of checking, mustering and moving livestock whilst riding a horse.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

13. Work as a team member when riding for stock work? Must satisfy all of the following

• Communicate with supervisor and team members in an appropriate manner

• Help others when required

• Ask for assistance when needed

• Work with other team members and instructor or supervisor / instructor to solve problems when they arise (such as changes in weather) and to come up with practical solutions

• Showed ability to use interpersonal skills (eg. Active listening, appropriate attitude for work context, patience with others) to communicate effectively in the workplace, including, as relevant, with those from different backgrounds (such as people with physical or mental disabilities, or people from different cultural, social, ethnic or racial backgrounds)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of working as a team member when riding for stock work.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

14. Keep appropriate written records of horse work? Must satisfy all of the following

• Keep diary records of horse riding experience whilst carrying out stock work

• Present at least 2 diary records. Diary records can be completed using provided diary forms, or can be photocopies from personal or standard workplace diary formats, but must include the following as a minimum:

• Date

• Written by student accurately and legibly

• Where (location riding occurred, e.g. property etc.)

• What livestock were moved and where they were moved to, that is the paddock / location at the start and the destination

• Supervisor or instructor for that day

• Time in saddle required to perform horse riding tasks

• Time of day work performed

• Horse identification (e.g. Name / brand)

• Signature of student

• Signature of instructor or supervisor verifying diary as accurate record of events)

• Do you have additional comments related to this section?

• Additional comments or information observed by Assessor related to this section of the task.

• Standard of keeping appropriate written records of horse work.

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

Assessor Declaration

• Additional images to support assessment outcome

  Media

• Overall result for this assessment tool

  Satisfactory

  Not Satisfactory

• Assessors Signature

  Sign

• Comments (including details of further evidence if required):

• Agreed re-assessment date if required:

• Feedback given via:

  Written

  Oral

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