It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both. Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process, where appropriate. The following assessment methods are suggested: practical exercise, for example in the weighing and measuring of feeds and supplements written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of the common feeds and supplements and behaviour changes completion of learning materials practical demonstration as in the safe work practices implementation of product: feeding programs for the enterprise and for the individual horse projects involving analysis of case studies third party reports supporting the evidence gathered. Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore, where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons. This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. VU21404 Relate equine form and function. Unit Descriptor This competency standard covers the skills and knowledge required to recognise conformation features of horses. It requires the ability to see desirable and poor conformation in horses and the ability to use standard conformation terminology. Developing an eye for conformation also includes recognising unsoundness and blemishes and the ability to relate conformation to the way of going. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Employability skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. Refer to the employability skills summary to identify employability skill requirements. Application of the The application of this unit is best suited to a workplace where the skills and knowledge can be applied and performed in an Unit equine workplace under supervision. This unit must be delivered and assessed in accordance with the relevant Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act(s) or legislation.
It can be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone, through an integrated assessment activity or through a combination of both. Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning process, where appropriate. The following assessment methods are suggested: practical exercise, for example in the weighing and measuring of feeds and supplements written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding of the common feeds and supplements and behaviour changes completion of learning materials practical demonstration as in the safe work practices implementation of product: feeding programs for the enterprise and for the individual horse projects involving analysis of case studies third party reports supporting the evidence gathered. Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore, where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons. This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. VU21404 Relate equine form and function. Unit Descriptor This competency standard covers the skills and knowledge required to recognise conformation features of horses. It requires the ability to see desirable and poor conformation in horses and the ability to use standard conformation terminology. Developing an eye for conformation also includes recognising unsoundness and blemishes and the ability to relate conformation to the way of going. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Employability skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. Refer to the employability skills summary to identify employability skill requirements. Application of the Unit The application of this unit is best suited to a workplace where the skills and knowledge can be applied and performed in an equine workplace under supervision. This unit must be delivered and assessed in accordance with the relevant Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act(s) or legislation.