ACMEQU311 — Prepare horses for presentation at an event

1 Plan presentation requirements

• 1.1Confirm the event or activity, horse required and specific presentation requirements and/or standards
• 1.2Check horse is fit for event, and respond to any abnormalities
• 1.3Confirm event location and specific timings, and develop action plan to complete grooming tasks and final preparation of horse
• 1.4Identify hazards and assess and control risks related to general horse and equipment preparation
• 1.5Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for horse handling and horse gear and equipment preparation
• 1.6Select, check and clean horse gear and equipment required
• 1.7Fit and adjust gear to horse prior to event
• 1.8Prepare event grooming tools, equipment and products

2 Wash horse

• 2.1Select and correctly fit PPE required for horse washing
• 2.2Identify hazards and assess and control risks related to leading, restraining and washing horse in wash bay
• 2.3Secure horse in wash bay and safely wash according to requirements, taking care around horse head and ears
• 2.4Dry horse using appropriate scraping and drying tools
• 2.5Safely remove horse from wash bay

3 Groom horse to presentation standard

• 3.1Identify hazards, and assess and control risks relating to restraining and grooming horse
• 3.2Select and correctly fit PPE required for grooming
• 3.3Select and prepare required grooming equipment according to competition or horse breed standard requirements
• 3.4Position, secure and groom horse using safe and low stress techniques
• 3.5Groom to remove loose hair and encourage the coat to lay flat, and detangle mane and tail
• 3.6Identify signs of horse illness, injury or abnormal behaviour during grooming, and action as required
• 3.7Clean, store and maintain grooming tools and PPE

4 Trim horse to maintain established presentation

• 4.1Confirm trimming requirements according to breed standard, style competition rules and horse welfare requirements
• 4.2Identify hazards and assess and control risks related to restraining and trimming horse
• 4.3Select and correctly fit PPE required for coat trimming
• 4.4Select and use appropriate horse trimming tools safely to trim horse to required style and standards
• 4.5Apply safe handling and positioning techniques when using scissors and blades around horse
• 4.6Complete trim, and clean and maintain trimming tools

5 Plait mane and tail using low stress practices

• 5.1Confirm style of plaiting and number of plaits to be created
• 5.2Identify hazards and assess and control the risks related to restraining and plaiting horse
• 5.3Select and correctly fit PPE required for plaiting
• 5.4Select and use appropriate horse plaiting tools to safely plait horse according to required style, standards and horse welfare requirements
• 5.5Apply safe handling and positioning techniques when using scissors, needles and other blades around horses
• 5.6Divide mane and plait down to produce plaits of even thickness
• 5.7Run up plaits and forelock in required style, and secure
• 5.8Use grooming techniques and products to encourage mane and tail hair to lay flat
• 5.9Groom and braid tail as required to meet presentation standard

6 Complete final grooming and fit horse gear

• 6.1Apply grooming products to highlight coat and other horse features as required
• 6.2Dress hooves to comply with event requirements
• 6.3Fit gear to horse required for event, and present horse to handler, rider and/or driver
• 6.4Complete final check and wipe over

What does an assessment tool for ACMEQU311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMEQU311 needs to address all 87 unit components: 6 elements with 39 performance criteria, 20 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for ACMEQU311?

Auditori pulls the current release of ACMEQU311 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

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Can I check my existing ACMEQU311 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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