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

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

Qualification Specification

Version 2: 14 February 2017

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Qualification accreditation date: 11 November 2014

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V2 14 February 2017: Unit Specifications inserted into Appendix, no technical amends made.

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Contents

List of contents Page

Introduction to 1st4sport Qualifications

Qualification Regulation Details and Dates

Qualification Structure and Units

1

Qualification Purpose Statement

Overview

Progression

Support

2

Qualification Approval Conditions: 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

3

Qualification Approval Conditions: 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

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Qualification Approval Conditions: 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

12

Qualification Approval Conditions: Section Four - Internal Quality Assurance

QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy

QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling

QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions

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Communications and Contacts

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Appendix 1: Unit Specification for the 1st4sport Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (QCF)

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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)

601/5037/3 3 20 3

Regulation Dates

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 Accreditation

No. Level GLHs Credit

1 Principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys

R/601/7849 3 20 3

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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.


Qualification Approval Conditions 1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition Conditions. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval Conditions. 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

Conditions Evidence: minimum workforce

The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum1:

a qualification administrator

a qualification coordinator

a BHA-approved assessor to conduct assessment

a BHA-approved internal verifier (IV) to conduct internal verification2

Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena, the 1st4sport Quality Assurance System3. 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

Must be evidenced through:

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 [email protected]



QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator

Conditions Evidence: competence

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.


course authorisation and any related activities

learner registration and any related activities

learner certification and any related activities.

QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator

Conditions Evidence: competence

The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Qualification Approval Conditions outlined within this qualification specification.


qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials)

qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records

training, assessment and internal quality assurance records.

QCON 1.4 Assessors

Conditions Evidence: initial competence

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 competent4 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. Assessors must declare any conflict of interest they may have at a centre to allow this to be appropriately managed.


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

external verification reports and action responses (Athena).

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.


QCON 1.5 Internal verifiers

Conditions 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 competent5 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


Internal verifier induction records

Recorded standardisation activities

Internal verification records (implementation of sampling and reports)


QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment

Conditions Evidence: sites and facilities

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


inventories and risk assessments



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.


QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment (cont.)

Conditions 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

Conditions Evidence: 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.


pre-course instructions to learners

inventories and risk assessments

internal verification reports

external verification reports (Athena).

QCON 1.8 Qualification materials

Conditions Evidence: materials

The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessor(s) have available for use doing sessions the:

Specification


pre-course instructions to learners

inventories




QCON 1.9 Qualification fees6

Conditions Evidence: Fees and payments

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 timescales7. 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.


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).


Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions

QCON 2.1 Course administration

Conditions Evidence: course administration

Recognised Centres should utilise the 1st4sport Centre Portal8 to authorise courses, register and certificate learners.

Must be evidenced though:

course authorisation records, related updates and communications

learner registration records, related updates and communications

learner certification records, related updates and communications.

QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment and learning contracts/agreements

Conditions Evidence: enrolment and agreements

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. 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.


learner application forms (paper based/electronic)

signed Learner Agreement/Contract.

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: 0113 2907610 Email: [email protected]

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/resource-centre/rules-guides/=&OperationalEndTo=&SBForSearch=Search

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/resource-centre/rules-guides/=&OperationalEndTo=&SBForSearch=Search



QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites

Conditions Evidence of 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 identified9

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.


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


QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access

Conditions Evidence

The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of each learner’s eligibility to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act 201010 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.

Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements.


learner application forms

reasonable adjustment requests (Athena) and clearly implemented arrangements.

10 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation.


QCON 2.5 Learner inductions

Conditions Evidence: inductions

The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction11 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.


induction attendance registers and records

policy booklets or signposts

induction documentation.

11 Learner identity check must be completed in the learner induction.


Section Three: Training and Assessment

QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours

Conditions Evidence: course length

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. The recommended hours may need to be extended for learners with additional needs.


marketing tools (where these exist)

a published program of learning and assessment (where this exists)

session plans

QCON 3.2 Training and Assessment Programme

Conditions Evidence: course 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).


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


external verification reports and action responses (Athena)


QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification12

Conditions Evidence: Assessment

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. 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.


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



12 The detailed unit-by-unit assessment specification and assessment guidance can be found in the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor Verifier Guidance.


QCON 3.4 Assessment tools

Conditions Evidence: 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.


completed record of achievement per learner

assessed and annotated assessment evidence

records of observation of performance

evidence of standardisation activities that have taken place



QCON 3.5 Assessment eligibility

Conditions Evidence: 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).



registers and/or records of attendance


completed assessment paperwork to include a record of achievement




QCON 3.6 Assessment process

Conditions 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



registers and/or records of attendance


completed assessment paperwork to include a signed record of achievement

assessor communications to administrators



QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration

Conditions 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

Must be evidenced through

special consideration requests (Athena)

implementation of the arrangements.

QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for Certification

Conditions Evidence: certification

The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have completed all pre-requisites 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




QCON 3.9 Reassessments

Conditions Evidence: reassessment activities

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.



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




Section Four: Internal Quality Assurance

QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy

Conditions Evidence: IV 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.

Must be evidence through:

a current internal verification strategy document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena

an internal verification sampling plan



QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling

Conditions Evidence: IV sampling

The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal verification strategic objectives.


internal verification sampling plans



QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions

Conditions Evidence: IV 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 The interventions must ensure that support and development is given to the centre and the qualification workforce and specifically to the assessment workforce team.





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 e-mail should be the first port of call for organisations or individuals looking for information.

Additional important contacts

BHA Contact Details

Website:britishhorseracing.com Enquiries: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7152 0000 Address: British Horseracing Authority, 75 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS

LANTRA: The Sector Skills Council for Land Based and Environmental Industries.

Website: lantra.co.uk Enquiries e-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 02476 696996

The Register of Regulated Qualifications:

The full list of regulated qualifications available from 1st4sport Qualifications is available through accessing the following this link.13

The Office of the Qualifications and Examination regulator (Ofqual)

Website: ofqual.gov.uk

Department for Education

Website: education.gov.uk

Learning Records Service

Website: learningrecordsservice.org.uk

13 Any changes to qualifications will be communicated with recognised centres via various means of communications.

http://www.1st4sportqualifications.com/


http://www.britishhorseracing.com/


http://www.lantra.co.uk/


http://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Qualification?recognitionNumber=RN5216

http://ofqual.gov.uk/

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/skills-funding-agency


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

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

Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria The learner can:

1 know the legal

requirements and responsibilities covering horse health and welfare during transportation

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


Learning outcomes The learner will:

Assessment criteria The learner can:

4 understand safe,

efficient and effective vehicle loading, operation and control

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.


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.
