Assist with feeding and watering horses

Challenge reference: 5776

Notional learning hours  20
Level Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will be able to assist with feeding and watering, grazing and stabled horses.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to assist with providing feed and water for stabled and grazing horses.

  2. Be able to work safely.

Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Demonstrate that they can feed horses according to instructions
    • Demonstrate that they can supply horses with water using the correct sources, system, and quantities
    • Demonstrate that they can report any changes in the feeding and drinking habits of horses to the appropriate person
    • Demonstrate that they can clean and replace equipment ensuring it is ready for use
    • Demonstrate that they can identify two differences between feeding requirements for stabled and grazing horses
    • Demonstrate that they can dispose of waste from feeding, safely and correctly
    • Demonstrate that they can maintain the health and safety of horses, self, and others
    • Demonstrate that they can identify and report any hazards to the appropriate person