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The course has continued to attract a healthy number of enrolments. It is widely delivered both within the TAFE sector and as a VET in Schools program. A total of twenty registered training organisations have 21908VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry on their scope of registration. Enrolment data is as follows: 2009 – 619 2010 – 573 2011 – 570 2012 - 551 An expert committee was established to advise of the course development. Members of the steering committee were: Melissa Weatherley Racing Victoria Alison Wall Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Natalie Welsh Darley Australia Pty Ltd Deborah Lovett Riding Club Assoc of Vic Gaye Gauci Fobern Lodge Racing Stables Kammy Cordner Hunt Pony Club Assoc Victoria - Chair Christine Nevill Hollylodge Thoroughbreds Pearce Box Hill Institute Jo Goulburn Ovens TAFE The Project Manager was Kate Bryce, Primary Industries Curriculum Maintenance Manager, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE. 3.2 Review for re-accreditation Standards 1 and 2 for Accredited Courses As part of the ongoing course maintenance process, superseded units in 21908VIC were replaced with current units from AHC10 Agriculture/Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package HLT07 Health Training Package and SIS10 Sports, Fitness and Recreation Package. Amendments were also made to the range statements in VPAU322 Respond to equine injury and disease, VPAU323 Relate equine form and function and VPAU325 Equine anatomy and physiology. As part of the review for reaccreditation a skills and knowledge profile was developed in order to review and validate the core skills required for employment in the industry. The survey findings gave the steering committee direction in determining which competencies should be included in the core. Key areas of skills and knowledge identified in the survey as important include: safe work practices handling horses signs of ill health and injury daily care requirements There can be no new enrolments in 21908VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry after 31 December 2013. Transition arrangements Refer to the following table for the mapping of units in the superseded 21908VIC Certificate II in Equine Industry against units in the current courses.
2.4 Education, training and other relevant activities are identified to facilitate achievement of career objectives and identification of career pathways 3 Undertake work in the horse industry 3.1 Directions given by supervisor are followed and clarification sought when necessary 3.2 Work is performed according to priorities, instructions and in compliance with safe work practices 3.3 Compliance with workplace protocols and codes of conduct are demonstrated 3.4 Tasks are achieved within the nominated time frame and enterprise standards 3.5 Documentation is completed according to enterprise standards 4 Use equipment, and gear to complete tasks 4.1 Appropriate equipment/tools/gear selected according to supervisors instructions 4.2 Equipment tools/gear checked prior to use 4.3 Equipment/tools/gear are maintained and stored according to supervisor/s instructions REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Required Skills implement enterprise policies and procedures use equipment for specific tasks follow OHS policies and procedures manage time in regard to allocated tasks communicate effectively work with others complete workplace documentation handle horses safely Required Knowledge chain of command in the workplace enterprise standard procedures enterprise protocols and codes of practice principles of safe work practices hazards use of equipment/tools/gear
VU21410 Assist in the conduct of an event in the equine industry Unit Descriptor This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to assist in the of activities and steps involved in organising an equine event such as a competition, demonstration or lecture. 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. ELEMENT Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold/italicised test is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. 1 Identify range of events that may occur within different sectors of the equine industry 1.1 A range of equine events are identified 1.2 The roles of various personnel are identified 2 Identify ways in which the event may be promoted, advertised and financially supported 2.1 Role of the media is identified 2.2 Range of potential funding sources are identified 2.3 Potential sources of sponsorship or financial support are identified 2.4 Direct and indirect approaches to obtaining financial support or sponsorship are identified 2.5 Suitable strategies for advertisement are identified and put in 2.6 Prizes are suitably promoted 3 Assist in the conduct of the event 3.1 Assistance is given in pre-event planning 3.2 Assistance is given in management of the event 4 Assist in the wind up of the event 4.1 Assistance is given in finalising all records and reports of the event 4.2 Assistance is given in clean up and rubbish removal