1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF)

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1 Developed in Partnership with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) Qualification Specification Version 2: 14 February 2017 This document is designed to be viewed on a computer and contains hyperlinks which will not be available if printed This specification must be read by all relevant personnel within recognised centres approved to offer this qualification. It contains the Qualification Approval which must be complied with and should be read in conjunction with the 1st4sport Centre recognition.

2 Coachwise Ltd, 2017 This document is copyright under the Berne Convention. All rights are reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be addressed to 1st4sport Qualifications. 1st4sport Qualifications Coachwise Ltd Chelsea Close Off Amberley Road Armley Leeds LS12 4HP Fax: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com Website: 1st4sport Qualifications is recognised as an awarding organisation by the UK regulators Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA and SQA Accreditation. 1st4sport is brand of Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of The National Coaching Foundation (known as sports coach UK), the UK-registered charity leading the national development of coaches and the coaching system. Any proceeds go directly back to sports coach UK to help them develop and advance sport nationwide. National/Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5037/3 Qualification accreditation date: 11 November 2014 Specification publication dates: V2 14 February 2017: Unit Specifications inserted into Appendix, no technical amends made.

3 Contents List of contents Introduction to 1st4sport Qualifications Qualification Regulation Details and Dates Qualification Structure and Units Qualification Purpose Statement Overview Progression Support Qualification Approval : Section One - Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator QCON 1.4 Qualification assessors QCON 1.5 Qualification internal verifiers QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment and clothing QCON 1.8 Qualification materials QCON 1.9 Qualification fees Qualification Approval : Section Two - Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access QCON 2.5 Learner inductions Qualification Approval : Section Three - Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours QCON 3.2 Training and Assessment Programme QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification QCON 3.4 Assessment tools QCON 3.5 Assessment Eligibility QCON 3.6 Assessment process QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for certification QCON 3.9 Reassessments Qualification Approval : Section Four - Internal Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions Page Communications and Contacts 18 Appendix 1: Unit Specification for the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) 19

4 Introduction to the Qualification The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with The British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Qualification Regulation Dates and Details Qualification Title Qualification No. Level GLHs Credit 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) Regulation Dates 601/5037/ Qualification regulation start date: 11 November 2014 Qualification review date: 31 August 2017 Certification end date: 31 August 2020 Qualification Structure and Units To qualify for the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF), learners must successfully achieve 3 credits by completing the mandatory unit. Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and successful completion of assessment tasks. The unit specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) are contained within the Appendix of this Specification. Title 1 Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys Accreditation No. Level GLHs Credit R/601/ Page 1 of 21

5 Qualification Purpose Statement Overview What does this qualification cover? The objective of the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) is to provide a benefit to learners who already work with horses or are wishing to work with horses and want to gain a qualification to enable them to transport horses on short journeys over 65km (40 miles) but not exceeding 8 hours. The 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) will give the learner the skills and knowledge required to transport horses safely and legally. Who is this qualification designed for? This qualification is designed for individuals who already work with horses or are wishing to work with horses and want to gain a qualification to enable them to transport horses on short journeys over 65km (40 miles) but not exceeding 8 hours. Progression What could this qualification lead to? Following achievement of the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF), learners will be able to progress to the following job roles: Attendant / Driver The achievement of this qualification allows learners to legally transport horses on journeys over 65km (40 miles) but not exceeding 8 hours. Support Who supports this qualification? This qualification is supported by the BHA as the trade association and employers for Horseracing in the UK. Technical experts from within the BHA have provided technical advice in the development of the qualification. Page 2 of 21

6 Qualification Approval 1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval. Failure to comply with all relevant conditions will result in sanctions being applied, which may lead to qualification approval status being revoked. Centres are advised to ensure their qualification workforce is familiar with the conditions which impact upon them, their role and responsibilities. Section One: Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum 1 : a qualification administrator a qualification coordinator a BHA-approved assessor to conduct assessment a BHA-approved internal verifier (IV) to conduct internal verification 2 Evidence: minimum workforce Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena, the 1st4sport Quality Assurance System 3. Each member of staff must be named and linked to the qualification and role. This information must be current at all times and include as a minimum: a qualification administrator a qualification coordinator a BHA-approved assessor to conduct assessment a BHA-approved internal verifier (IV) to conduct internal verification Centres are required to upload workforce CVs and relevant qualification certificates to Athena as part of the Qualification Approval Process. 1st4sport will quality check these during the Qualification Approval Process, and as new members of staff are linked to the qualification. 1st4sport will contact the BHA to seek their approval of the workforce once the initial quality checks have been conducted. Evidence: ratios course/programme attendance registers to include workforce and learners course/programme authorisation requests to 1st4sport internal verification sampling plans and reports. 1 One person may fulfil a number of the required roles. 2 Internal verifiers must not assess on a course where they are conducting internal verification activities. 3 To gain access to Athena, please request this via qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com Page 3 of 21

7 QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification administrator who is responsible for the administration of this qualification via timely, accurate administration activities. All administration activities must comply with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Qualification Administration. QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Qualification Approval outlined within this qualification specification. QCON 1.4 Assessors The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a minimum of one BHA-approved assessor who is required to: hold the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1 or D32/33. have up-to-date technical and occupational competence transporting horses by road on short journeys be deemed more occupationally competent 4 than the learner(s) they assess Assessors must attend an induction into the qualification before they can assess. It is expected that the recognised centre will provide this training. Evidence: competence course authorisation and any related activities learner registration and any related activities learner certification and any related activities. Evidence: competence qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials) qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records training, assessment and internal quality assurance records. Evidence: initial competence 1st4sport and BHA approval of each named assessor via the Athena Staff tab. Evidence: ongoing competence Assessor induction records standardisation activities assessment records internal verification reports and action responses Assessors must declare any conflict of interest they may have at a centre to allow this to be appropriately managed. 4 The assessor should either hold this qualification (or an equivalent) or have recently been working at a higher level for a minimum of two years. Page 4 of 21

8 QCON 1.5 Internal verifiers Evidence: Initial competence The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a minimum of one BHA-approved Internal Verifier who is required to: hold the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, V1 or D34 or an appropriate equivalent. Have up-to-date occupational competence in transporting horses by road on short journeys Be deemed more occupationally competent 5 than the learner(s) they are quality assuring Internal Verifiers must attend an induction into the qualification before they can quality assure it. It is expected that the recognised centre will provide this training. 1st4sport and BHA approval of each named internal verifier via the Athena Staff tab. Evidence: ongoing competence QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment Internal verifier induction records Recorded standardisation activities Internal verification records (implementation of sampling and reports) The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which contain facilities to support the programme of learning and assessment. These must comply with Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry and have in place appropriate access arrangements. All training and/or assessment sites must include the following facilities: A practical space to be used for learning and assessment activities A theory space which may include a classroom. This must contain multimedia facilities such as data projector and laptop, flip chart and pens. Examination facilities. These must have: minimum levels of outside noise no display material that may aid learners a reliable clock. Where two or more clocks exist, these must display the same time centre number and start and finish times of the exam clearly on display for learners Evidence: sites and facilities inventories and risk assessments internal verification reports and action responses 5 The internal verifier should either hold this qualification/units (or an equivalent) or have recently been working at this level or above for a minimum of five years. Page 5 of 21

9 QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment (cont.) Evidence: sites and facilities seating arranged in a manner to prevent learners overlooking fellow learners, ideally on separate desks signs displayed to alert others to an exam in progress The weather and environment must be conducive to learning; lighting and temperature should be appropriate to the learner needs. The space surrounding assessment areas must be safe and free of obstructions. QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of assessment which must comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and other directives. The recognised centre is required to ensure that all learners wear appropriate apparel for the tasks they undertake. Evidence: equipment pre-course instructions to learners inventories and risk assessments internal verification reports external verification reports (Athena). QCON 1.8 Qualification materials The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessor(s) have available for use doing sessions the: Specification Evidence: materials pre-course instructions to learners inventories internal verification reports and action responses Page 6 of 21

10 QCON 1.9 Qualification fees 6 The recognised centre is required to pay a 57 (+ VAT where applicable) learner registration and certification fee per registered learner when the course is authorised with 1st4sport within the appropriate timescales 7. The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners are provided with information on the total cost of achieving the qualification; this should include a comprehensive package of learning and assessment and any optional costs made very clear at the point when the learner enters into a contract/agreement with the centre. Evidence: Fees and payments pre-course marketing tools pre-course instructions to learners learning contracts/agreements course authorisation requests to 1st4sport and related payment logs. 6 The fee is per learner and includes registration and certification where this is appropriate. 7 Where recognised centres wish to authorise courses between 10 and 19 working days before the start of the course, 1st4sport will automatically upgrade the course to our FastTrack service for additional 5 fee per learner (plus VAT where this is applicable). Page 7 of 21

11 Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course administration Evidence: course administration Recognised Centres should utilise the 1st4sport Centre Portal 8 to authorise courses, register and certificate learners. Must be evidenced though: QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment and learning contracts/agreements course authorisation records, related updates and communications learner registration records, related updates and communications learner certification records, related updates and communications. The recognised centre is required to have a fair and equitable enrolment process. In doing so relevant learner information must be collected to enable initial assessment of learner s eligibility be conducted. Evidence: enrolment and agreements learner application forms (paper based/electronic) signed Learner Agreement/Contract. Where eligibility is confirmed, the recognised centre is required to have an contract/agreement in place with each learner to ensure that they will: conduct themselves in accordance with their Recognised Centre Learner Agreement/Contract and any relevant BHA Rules and Guides make all relevant payments where appropriate attend all components of the learning and assessment programme (unless other arrangements have been made as a result of an RPL submission) understand that the registration period for this qualification is three years in which time they must complete all aspects of their learning and assessment including reassessments comply with recognised centre policy and procedure comply with the qualification conditions, 1st4sport policy, position statements and related processes. 8 To gain access to this system the centre needs to register interest with 1st4sport and be issued with a system access key of username and password. To obtain assistance or to request this, contact the 1st4sport Centre Support Team on: Tel: cst@1st4sportqualifications.com Page 8 of 21

12 QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites The Recognised Centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to ensure that the prerequisites to registration and certification are considered and the outcome recorded during the application process. Prior to registration learners are required to: have been accurately identified 9 be at least 16 years of age able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing). There are no additional prerequisites to certification other than the successful completion of the required assessments. Evidence of pre-requisites learner records containing personal data including title, name, date of birth, address, gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability and access needs learner identity check details containing the type of proof, the reviewer s name and the date confirmed records of activities to check understanding of the English language (where this is deemed to be necessary). 9 The identify check must be completed in the course induction Page 9 of 21

13 QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of each learner s eligibility to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act and its protected characteristics. The barriers to access to this qualification which preserve the integrity, the technical requirements and safety of learners and participants include: age individuals under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend this qualification to ensure the safety of the learner in a potentially hazardous environment. As a result no adjustments to this barrier can be applied. race individuals who are not English, Welsh or Irish and/or those who do not speak these as a first language may be prevented from accessing the qualification if they cannot communicate to the appropriate standard in these languages. In such cases reasonable adjustments will not be applied. disability individuals with mental, physical or learning disabilities may find some of the competencies difficult and/or dangerous to their well being pregnancy and maternity it could be detrimental to the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child to attempt the full extent of the competencies within this qualification. Evidence Must be evidenced though: learner application forms reasonable adjustment requests (Athena) and clearly implemented arrangements. Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements. 10 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation. Page 10 of 21

14 QCON 2.5 Learner inductions The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction 11 to all learners which introduces: the individual members of the centre s workforce and what their role will be the centre s policies and procedures which as a minimum must cover: - health and safety - equality and diversity - data protection - child/vulnerable adult safeguarding - appeals - complaints - malpractice/maladministration - RPL information on their Unique Learner Number (ULN) and the Personal Learner Record (PLR) (for centres in England only at this time) the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria the learning and assessment strategy and any relevant learning programme information individual learning plans links to National Occupational Standards and functional skills (where these exist) the position of the qualification in relation to others and any progression opportunities any quality assurance (IV or EV) activities that are scheduled. Evidence: inductions induction attendance registers and records policy booklets or signposts induction documentation. 11 Learner identity check must be completed in the learner induction. Page 11 of 21

15 Section Three: Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours The recognised centre is required to deliver the qualification in accordance with the recommended guided learning hours of 20 hours. In doing so the recognised centre must ensure that each learner is given the opportunity to complete the mandatory unit giving the learner 3 credits. Evidence: course length marketing tools (where these exist) a published program of learning and assessment (where this exists) session plans The recommended hours may need to be extended for learners with additional needs. QCON 3.2 Training and Assessment Programme The recognised centre is required to provide learning opportunities to ensure the learners are able to meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The centre should develop a structured learning program to ensure this is achievable. In developing the programme the following must be considered: all learning outcomes assessment opportunities and the assessment criteria learner s individual needs the learners registration period (three years). Evidence: course programme the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) course administration records learning and assessment records per course internal verification reports and action responses action responses (Athena) Page 12 of 21

16 QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification 12 Centres must ensure that they have in place, and are able to effectively implement, an appropriate delivery and assessment strategy where learners are provided with the means of gathering and/or providing evidence of knowledge and competence. The delivery and assessment strategy must ensure that there is a system in place by which to ensure that learners devise a learning and assessment plan which enables them to set targets related to their achievement of the qualification. Learner s progress towards these plans should be regularly monitored and, where required, assessors must revise the plans in line with learners needs. Learners must be offered the opportunity to complete all learning outcomes and assessment criteria as stipulated within the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) Unit Specifications and the 1st4sport 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF) Technical Syllabus within their period of registration. Evidence: Assessment a record of learners attendance and achievement of each learning and assessment criteria task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and the completion dates completed record of achievement per learner assessed and annotated assessment evidence records of observation of performance internal verification reports and action responses This qualification is assessed through a Multiple Choice test set externally by 1st4sport Qualifications consisting of 50 questions. Learners will have one hour to complete their test and must achieve a minimum of 70% in the paper to pass. All assessment components for this qualification are required to be submitted by learners within appropriate timescales established by the centre within the assessment strategy, ensuring the assessment plan incorporates provision for reassessment(s) within the learner s registration period. 12 The detailed unit-by-unit assessment specification and assessment guidance can be found in the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor Verifier Guidance. Page 13 of 21

17 QCON 3.4 Assessment tools The recognised centre is required to develop rigorous assessment tasks and tools to ensure learners are meeting the full breadth of the qualification and any associated assessment requirements The External Verifier will review any assessment materials to ensure they are fit for purpose and valid against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Centres should carry our regular standardisation to ensure all assessment and internal verification staff are working to the same standards. QCON 3.5 Assessment eligibility The recognised centre is required to ensure all learners have attended the full Programme of Learning and Assessment and are given opportunities to be assessed within their period of registration for the qualification (three years). Evidence: assessment tools completed record of achievement per learner assessed and annotated assessment evidence records of observation of performance evidence of standardisation activities that have taken place internal verification reports and action responses Evidence: assessment eligibility the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) registers and/or records of attendance learning and assessment records per course completed assessment paperwork to include a record of achievement internal verification reports and action responses Page 14 of 21

18 QCON 3.6 Assessment process Evidence: assessment activities The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessment process is managed effectively and ensures: assessment plans and schedules are communicated to all affected assessment briefings are completed with reference to the format of the assessment, what is expected of learners and the assessment criteria being used the assessment is conducted in line with the assessment guidance within the unit specifications assessment decisions are made in line with the principles of assessment (Validity Authenticity, Reliability, Currency, Sufficiency of evidence) assessment decisions are communicated to the learner face to face after assessment has taken place assessment decisions are recorded QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration Must be evidenced though: the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) registers and/or records of attendance learning and assessment records per course completed assessment paperwork to include a signed record of achievement assessor communications to administrators internal verification reports and action responses Evidence: special consideration The recognised centre is required to ensure learners who are disadvantaged, unable to complete or attend their assessment due to emotional, physical difficulties or adverse circumstances, request special consideration in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for Certification Must be evidenced through special consideration requests (Athena) implementation of the arrangements. Evidence: certification The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have completed all prerequisites and assessment requirements and who have been confirmed by the assessor as eligible for certification are certificated. Where a verification sampling plan requires an intervention to be conducted, learners must be made aware that the assessment decisions which have been confirmed to them are subject to verification outcomes. signed Learner Record of Achievement assessment tracking records assessor communications to the qualification administrator administrator communications to learners certification requests to 1st4sport internal verification reports and action responses Page 15 of 21

19 QCON 3.9 Reassessments The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who are unsuccessful in any aspect of assessment are offered a maximum of two opportunities to re-sit the appropriate assessment component within their period of registration (three years). Recognised centres may levy additional charges for conducting reassessments. All reassessments must be conducted in accordance with the assessment specification. Evidence: reassessment activities the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) re-assessment plans, tracking and records records of attendance and achievement per task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment, reassessments and completion dates signed Learner Record of Achievement assessor communications to administrators internal verification reports and action responses Page 16 of 21

20 Section Four: Internal Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy The recognised centre is required to have in place an internal verification strategy comprising of strategic objectives which include, but are not limited to: a selected sample of evidence and assessor feedback across 25% of learners is internally verified from 100% of the courses authorised all active assessors are internally verified across all active assessment sites over a 12 month period standardisation activities are conducted annually and focussed on assessment and internal verification internal verification conducted in accordance with a risk based approach; assessors and assessments perceived as higher risk experience more frequent IV interventions. QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal verification strategic objectives. QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions The recognised centre is required to ensure internal verification interventions across all assessors at all sites in line with the sampling plans include: observation of performance sampling of assessment evidence learner interviews workforce interviews Evidence: IV strategy Must be evidence through: a current internal verification strategy document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena an internal verification sampling plan internal verification reports Evidence: IV sampling internal verification sampling plans internal verification reports Evidence: IV interventions internal verification reports and action responses The interventions must ensure that support and development is given to the centre and the qualification workforce and specifically to the assessment workforce team. Page 17 of 21

21 Communications and Contacts In an effort to reduce the costs of our qualifications we aim to utilise electronic means of communication wherever possible. 1st4sport Qualification s website or enquiries should be the first port of call for organisations or individuals looking for information. Additional important contacts BHA Contact Details LANTRA: The Sector Skills Council for Land Based and Environmental Industries. The Register of Regulated Qualifications: The Office of the Qualifications and Examination regulator (Ofqual) Department for Education Learning Records Service Website:britishhorseracing.com Enquiries: info@britishhorseracing.com Telephone: Address: British Horseracing Authority, 75 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS Website: lantra.co.uk Enquiries standardsandquals@lantra.co.uk Telephone: The full list of regulated qualifications available from 1st4sport Qualifications is available through accessing the following this link. 13 Website: ofqual.gov.uk Website: education.gov.uk Website: learningrecordsservice.org.uk 13 Any changes to qualifications will be communicated with recognised centres via various means of communications. Page 18 of 21

22 Unit Specification for the Technical Syllabus 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF). Unit Title: Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys Level: 3 Credit value: 3 About this unit Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know the legal requirements and responsibilities covering horse health and welfare during transportation This unit is designed to be used to support the legislative requirements in relation to competences for the transport of horses (Council Regulation EC No. 1/2005) with specific reference to the knowledge and skills required by attendants or drivers on short journeys Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 outline the legislation relating to the transport of horses 1.2 state the principles of vehicle operation for the transport of horses 1.3 identify who is responsible for the welfare of the horses and what that responsibility entails 1.4 state the powers of enforcement the restrictions and penalties that apply 1.5 describe the requirements for rest, feed and water and how to maintain horse welfare during transportation 1.6 describe the authorisation and recording requirements for transporters 2 understand horse stress and how to deal with it 2.1 describe the normal behaviour of horses 2.2 define what stress is in horses, the indicators of stress and ill- health and the impact it may have upon their behaviour 2.3 identify the causes of stress and how to recognise signs of stress in horses 3 know how to effectively plan and implement the transportation of horses 3.1 describe how to plan a journey 3.2 define the maximum travelling times and required periods of rest Page 19 of 21

23 Learning outcomes The learner will: 4 understand safe, efficient and effective vehicle loading, operation and control Assessment criteria The learner can: 4.1 identify a vehicle that is suitable for the transport of horses 4.2 describe the considerations that should be taken into account when operating and controlling a vehicle transporting horses and loading and unloading the horses 4.3 state the importance of driving skill in relation to horse safety and welfare 4.4 describe the importance of cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and when it is necessary to do so 4.5 describe appropriate methods of handling horses during loading and unloading 5 understand the welfare requirements for horses before, during and after transportation 5.1 identify when a horse is unfit 5.2 state the common indicators of the horse being unfit for transport 5.3 describe when it is permissible to transport sick/injured horses and how to deal with sick horses during transportation 5.4 describe the space allowances including headroom for horses during transport and the effects of overcrowding and under stocking 5.5 identify the effect of and the importance of temperature upon a horse s welfare both inside and outside of the vehicle 5.6 identify when it may be necessary to seek help during the transport of horses and who to contact Assessment guidance Including: The documentation required. When authorisation is needed When a journey log or other documentation is required How to complete the documentation How to maintain records. The requirements in relation to animal accommodation Who to approach for advice and guidance Including: how stress can be avoided actions to take in order to reduce stress. Page 20 of 21

24 Assessment guidance (cont.) Including: The principles of journey planning Time taken to load and unload Documentation The impact of changing conditions Contingency plans Including: Description of appropriate use of aids Understanding of basic rules when handling horses Identify the importance of headroom and lighting State why it is important to adjust ventilation General Notes Evidence for assessment must take place in realistic working conditions. Page 21 of 21

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