Pre-Entry Quiz Thoroughbred and Harness

/ Job 2: Transport horse to vet
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

Pre-Entry Quiz–Thoroughbred and Harness

:: JOB 2:

:: transport horse to the vet

Instructions /

Completion of this quiz is optional.

:: OPTION 1

If you think you already know a lot about this job you can complete this quiz to provide evidence of your knowledge of the theory component for Job 1 and fast track your progress to the practical skills section.
Once you have completed the quiz print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you if you have gained a satisfactory pass in the theory section of this job and if you are ready to move on to the related practical skills.

:: Option 2

If you think you know some areas of the job but not all of them you can attempt the section for those tasks only.
Once you have completed the questions in the quiz that you think you already know, print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you the tasks you will still have to complete before moving on to practical skills development.

Option 3:

If you don’t know much about this job you can use the quiz to give you an idea of what you will cover in this job.
Successful completion of this quiz can also provide evidence of your knowledge of the following elements of competency:

RGRG207A Handle Horses Safely

Element 1: Identify and safely handle a greyhound
Element 2: Assist with the transportation of greyhounds
Element 3: Identify and respond to behaviour in greyhounds
AND
RGRG206A Apply OHS procedures in the horse codes
Element 1: Maintain standards of occupational health and safety in the workplace.

SUBMIT!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

DON’T FORGET!

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.

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/ Job 2: Transport horse to vet
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

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:: TASK 1: Prepare Vehicle for travel

Question 1.1

/ List the types of vehicles used for transporting horses and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each. An example is provided

Type of vehicle

/ Advantage / Disadvantage

1. eg: Plane

/ Shorter travel times / Expensive, if a horse panics during the trip it may have to be put down to prevent further problems.

2.

3.

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5.

Question 1.2

/ A pre-start safety check of the tow vehicle and trailer or truck is essential to minimise the chance of a breakdown or injury to the horse.
Look at the items listed and explain what to check.

Tow ball and hitch

Clearance lights

Indicator lights

Floor

Brakes

Tyres

Tailgate

Any other items that should be checked

Question 1.3

/ Air flow through the vehicle is important for horse health. List the ways that air flow can be improved in a vehicle

Methods used to improve air flow

Question 1.4

/ Any vehicle used to transport horses has to be registered. What type of license do you need to drive the following vehicles?

Vehicle

Type of driver’s licence required

1. 2 horse trailer
2. Gooseneck
3. Truck less than 4 ton
4. Truck 4 ton and over

:: TASK 2: PREPARE HORSE FOR TRAVEL

Question 2.1

/ List the common gear that is used for transporting horses.
Explain what area of the horse the item protects or why it will help prevent injury.

Travel gear

What area does the gear protect or why will it help prevent injury.

2.
3.
4.

Question 2.2

/ What other equipment should you take with you to care for the horse during and after a journey?

Equipment

How will it help care for the horse during or after the journey?

Question 2.3

/ List the types of disease or ailments that a horse may suffer during transport or as a result of stress during loading or travel.
Explain why these diseases/ailments could be serious

Disease/ailment

Reason why the disease/ailments could be serious

:: TASK 3: LOAD HORSE

Question 3.1

/ Why are horses likely to be nervous about travelling on a truck or trailer?
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Question 3.2

/ How can we help a horse to become a confident traveller?
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Question 3.3

/ Look at the following situations and suggest a method of assisting the horse to load.

Situation

How can you keep the horse still?

The horse refuses to move forward towards the vehicle
The horse wants to step off the side of the tailgate
The horse wants to run off out of the vehicle quickly

Question 3.4

/ What actions does the horse have to be able to do when they are loaded/unloaded from a transport vehicle? An example is provided.

Actions

Why is this necessary for transporting horses?

Example:
Move sideways / You often have to move the horse sideways by pushing on the hindquarters so that they are in the right position for the partition to be closed. If horses aren’t used to being pushed sideways they can panic.

Question 3.5

/ List the steps involved in loading a horse into a trailer or car.
Start from opening the vehicle and finish with ready to drive off. Don’t forget to mention any safety precautions.
Are you describing a truck or trailer loading sequence?
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
You may have more steps to include

SUBMIT!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

DON’T FORGET!

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.