Check that a horse is healthy
Challenge reference: 5772
| Notional learning hours | 20 | ||
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| Level | Entry 3 | ||
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| Preparing for Adulthood pathway | |||
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| Learning aim | The learner will be able to safely check that a horse is healthy. |
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Learning outcomes
What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do
The learner will:
Be able to check for signs of health in a horse.
Be able to work safely.
Assessment criteria
What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome
The learner can:
- Explain why horses should be regularly checked for health
- List two signs that would indicate that a horse is unwell
- Demonstrate that they can prepare a horse for a health check
- Demonstrate that they can do a basic health check on a horse
- State two actions that can be taken for one sign of ill health
- Demonstrate that they can release the horse safely after the health check
- Demonstrate that they can use, clean, and store PPE and other equipment safely
- Demonstrate that they can maintain the health and safety of self, others, and animals during the operation