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ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា · KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

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Ride educated horses to carry out basic stock work

KHU-AGR-0372

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK235

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle and ride calm horses educated to muster and move livestock. It addresses the potential risks associated with working with and around horses and livestock. The unit applies to individuals who have experience in riding horses assessed as calm, consistent and obedient. They work under general supervision, with some accountability for their own work, identifying and providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and animal welfare legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines, and sustainability and biosecurity practices. In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Maintain horse health and condition

0372.E1.O1Monitor horses for signs of ill health, injury, poor condition or behavioural issues as part of daily routine

0372.E1.O2Report horse condition to supervisor

0372.E1.O3Administer preventative health treatments or remedial treatments for common ailments safely and humanely under supervision of veterinarian or supervisor

0372.E1.O4Carry out hoof cleaning, check for issues or injuries and apply treatments according to safe workplace practices

0372.E1.O5Apply workplace biosecurity and sustainability policies and procedures

E2Prepare horses for work

0372.E2.O1Discuss work requirements with supervisor and seek clarification where necessary

0372.E2.O2Prepare and use equipment according to supervisor instructions and safe working practices

0372.E2.O3Identify workplace health and safety hazards, report to supervisor, and implement control measures for working safely with horses

0372.E2.O4Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task

0372.E2.O5Identify horses by sex, colour, markings and brands

0372.E2.O6Safely and humanely catch assigned horse, check for health, injury and soundness, and report any issues to supervisor

0372.E2.O7Confirm with supervisor that the assigned horse is suitable for required work and own skill level

0372.E2.O8Prepare horse for ridden work including a pre-exercise groom

0372.E2.O9Check and report faulty or unsafe equipment or PPE to supervisor

0372.E2.O10Fit and adjust, for individual horses, the appropriate working gear to manage and control horse for required work

E3Ride horses for stock work

0372.E3.O1Select, fit and use riding PPE and report unsafe riding PPE to supervisor

0372.E3.O2Lunge or lead out horse safely and humanely to check gear fit and horse behaviour

0372.E3.O3Mount horse safely and flex to each side whilst standing quietly

0372.E3.O4Safely control the horse at walk, trot and canter prior to beginning stock work

0372.E3.O5Practise safety drills and safely perform emergency manoeuvres including one-rein stops

0372.E3.O6Using safe riding techniques, ride quiet, consistent and obedient horses to carry out basic stock work duties

0372.E3.O7Work and safely control horse at a walk, trot and canter as part of stock husbandry routines

0372.E3.O8Safely dismount horse

0372.E3.O9Report and record stock work activities

E4Provide post-ride care

0372.E4.O1Remove gear and groom, wash or clean horse, according to workplace procedures

0372.E4.O2Check horse for health, injury and soundness, and report any issues to supervisor

0372.E4.O3Water and feed horse according to workplace procedures

0372.E4.O4Release horse safely to enclosure, paddock or yard

0372.E4.O5Clean and maintain working gear and riding PPE, and store according to supervisor instructions

0372.E4.O6Report work outcomes, and faults, wear or damage of working gear and riding PPE to supervisor