Unit Award Scheme

114024 CARING FOR RESCUED HORSES: ESSENTIAL HEALTH CHECK

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	two pieces of safety equipment that must be worn when working with horses	Summary sheet
2	what a normal temperature range is for a healthy horse	Summary sheet
3	what a normal pulse rate is for a healthy horse	Summary sheet
4	what a normal respiratory rate is for a healthy horse	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
5	prepare a horse thermometer for use and read and record the results once obtained	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	take a pulse of a horse with support and record the results	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	measure the respiratory rate of a horse with support and record the results	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
8	how ageing might affect a horse's temperature, pulse or respiratory rate	Summary sheet
experienced
9	assisting with the temperature, pulse and respiratory rate being taken of a horse (TPR check)	Summary sheet
10	working safely, calmly and considerately with horses.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 September 2020Level - Level One