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Trail Boss

Trail Boss

Skill set
National Code
SISSS00102
State Code
AC657
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Field of Education
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
07/06/2011
Current Release Date
07/06/2011
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
Nominal Hours
520
Duration
2 Semesters
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 07/06/2011 Replaced Replaced
Description
The following Skills Set has been identified through consultation with the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA), the peak body for the Outdoor Recreation industry and will be utilised as the basis for the registration requirements of programs like the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS).
Pathway Information
These units provide a credit towards SIS40310 Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Target Group
Those wishing gain employment as a trail boss in charge of day rides.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package (SIS10) meet competency requirements for a Trail Boss in charge of a business running day rides.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S3383 RTE3712A Administer medication to animals 15 Unit of competency
C9253 HLTFA301B Apply first aid 20 Unit of competency
D6365 SISOEQO304A Apply first aid for horses 25 Unit of competency
S3429 RTE2104A Carry out regular horse observation 25 Unit of competency
D6187 SISXEMR402A Coordinate emergency responses 20 Unit of competency
D6363 SISOEQO202A Demonstrate basic horse riding skills 20 Unit of competency
D6369 SISOEQO408A Determine nutritional requirements for horses 20 Unit of competency
D6201 SISXOHS101A Follow occupational health and safety policies 10 Unit of competency
D6367 SISOEQO306A Guide day horse trail rides in tracked areas 20 Unit of competency
D6424 SISOODR303A Guide outdoor recreation sessions 20 Unit of competency
D6248 SISOEQO201A Handle horses 20 Unit of competency
D6202 SISXOHS402A Implement and monitor occupational health and safety policies 20 Unit of competency
S3517 RTE3402A Implement animal health control programs 40 Unit of competency
S3533 RTE2136A Load and unload livestock 10 Unit of competency
D6428 SISOOPS201A Minimise environmental impact 20 Unit of competency
D6423 SISOODR302A Plan outdoor recreation activities 15 Unit of competency
S3623 RTE3144A Prevent and treat equine injury and disease 25 Unit of competency
S3631 RTE2121A Provide daily care for horses 30 Unit of competency
D6186 SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations 15 Unit of competency
S3650 RTE2130A Ride and care for horses and equipment 50 Unit of competency
D6366 SISOEQO305A Ride horses in tracked areas 25 Unit of competency
D6368 SISOEQO407A Select horses for a program 20 Unit of competency
D6370 SISOEQO409A Train and condition horses 20 Unit of competency
D6211 SISXRSK301A Undertake risk analysis of activities 15 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AC646 SISSS00103 Trail Boss - Day Rides Skill set