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Handle horses safely for stock work

KHU-AGR-0373

Australian Equivalent

AHCLSK236

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, safely catch, control, handle and release calm, consistent and obedient horses educated to work livestock. It addresses the potential risks associated with working with and around horses and livestock. The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine 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 Agriculture,

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Identify horses and their typical behaviour

0373.E1.O1Distinguish and confirm horses by their colour, markings, brands and sex

0373.E1.O2Identify horse behaviour related to the natural instincts, sensory perceptions and social behaviour of horses

0373.E1.O3Identify and interpret common horse body language

0373.E1.O4Identify how horse behaviour is affected by human behaviour

0373.E1.O5Identify environmental factors that may affect horse behaviour

E2Identify and control personal risks when handling horses

0373.E2.O1Identify horse and known temperament, behaviour and level of education of horse prior to handling

0373.E2.O2Check and confirm suitability of horse against own handling ability, and required activities

0373.E2.O3Identify hazards, and assess and control and/or report risks related to handling horse

0373.E2.O4Use appropriate personal behaviour and body language when handling horse

E3Safely catch, handle, secure and release horse

0373.E3.O1Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) according to workplace procedures

0373.E3.O2Select and fit appropriate horse gear for handling horse safely

0373.E3.O3Locate horse and observe horse body language and behaviour before approaching

0373.E3.O4Catch, lead and tie up horse using halter, and release horse using safe and low stress handling techniques

0373.E3.O5Lead horse through narrow openings, and among other horses and handlers

0373.E3.O6Tie up horse using a halter and lead-rope

0373.E3.O7Lift fore and hind legs, and check and clean out hooves

0373.E3.O8Check over and groom horse in preparation for proposed activity

0373.E3.O9Release horse with another horse

E4Respond to immediate safety risks

0373.E4.O1Monitor horse behaviour during all handling activities, and respond to situations and hazards that arise to avoid injury to self, others and horse

0373.E4.O2Use safe and low stress handling techniques to control or minimise risks to horse and handler

0373.E4.O3Report and seek assistance from supervisor on activities, risks or incidents beyond own level of responsibility