Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRHBR407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Educate stallions for breeding

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Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRHBR407 - Educate stallions for breeding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage stallion behaviour for breeding, including fitting equipment and training for reproductive activities.The unit applies to individuals who are experienced working with horses, including stallions, and who use specialised horse breeding knowledge and skills. They have responsibility for a work activity, area or team, and provide and communicate solutions for a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems in the horse breeding sector.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Select and fit equipment
  • Carry out a risk assessment for all activities working with stallions, and take action to control risks
  • Prepare and check condition of handling equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fit stallion with halter, or halter and bit or chain, and lead rein using safe horse handling techniques within safe working zones
  • Calmly and quietly groom stallions
  • Observe and note stallion characteristics and behaviour while being handled
       
Element: Work with and train a stallion
  • Handle stallion safely according to workplace practices and duty of care to those nearby
  • Teach stallion to respect bit or chain
  • Lead and control stallions without mares in proximity
       
Element: Establish breeding service routine with stallion
  • Establish routine for initial services to take place in the morning and afternoon to best replicate normal peak stallion hormone cycle
  • Ensure stallion handling equipment and preparation for serving is replicable to reinforce routine
  • Teach stallion to allow penis to be handled for wash-down prior to and after service, and to assist in penetration of vagina or artificial vagina according to workplace practices
  • Observe stallion penis for signs of injury prior to and after service
  • Record observations of behavioural changes and signs of illness or injury
       
Element: Work with stallion during breeding season
  • Establish a routine that makes being with handler a calm and quiet place
  • Ensure the serving area is safe for handlers and horses, including informing others of breeding or collection activity to keep activity at a minimum
  • Communicate information clearly about covering process to other team members
  • Introduce stallion to mare
  • Teach stallion only to mount when both the mare (or dummy) and stallion are ready
  • Teach stallion to approach the mare (or dummy) from her near side hind quarter
  • Teach stallion to back away from mare once ejaculated, and return to yard or stable
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Carry out a risk assessment for all activities working with stallions, and take action to control risks 
Prepare and check condition of handling equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Fit stallion with halter, or halter and bit or chain, and lead rein using safe horse handling techniques within safe working zones 
Calmly and quietly groom stallions 
Observe and note stallion characteristics and behaviour while being handled 
Handle stallion safely according to workplace practices and duty of care to those nearby 
Teach stallion to respect bit or chain 
Lead and control stallions without mares in proximity 
Establish routine for initial services to take place in the morning and afternoon to best replicate normal peak stallion hormone cycle 
Ensure stallion handling equipment and preparation for serving is replicable to reinforce routine 
Teach stallion to allow penis to be handled for wash-down prior to and after service, and to assist in penetration of vagina or artificial vagina according to workplace practices 
Observe stallion penis for signs of injury prior to and after service 
Record observations of behavioural changes and signs of illness or injury 
Establish a routine that makes being with handler a calm and quiet place 
Ensure the serving area is safe for handlers and horses, including informing others of breeding or collection activity to keep activity at a minimum 
Communicate information clearly about covering process to other team members 
Introduce stallion to mare 
Teach stallion only to mount when both the mare (or dummy) and stallion are ready 
Teach stallion to approach the mare (or dummy) from her near side hind quarter 
Teach stallion to back away from mare once ejaculated, and return to yard or stable 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRHBR407 - Educate stallions for breeding
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