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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Apply health practices for horses 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262399  Apply health practices for horses 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to understand the structure and function of horse's body systems in order to identify and cope with the common health and wellbeing problems in horses. They will acquire the necessary skills to implement a remedial programme of action under the direction of a Veterinarian.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Describing the components and functions of the body systems of a horse.
  • Describing common horse ailments and their treatment.
  • Explaining infectious diseases and their treatment.
  • Describing common bacterial, viral and protozoan diseases and their treatment.
  • Describing how the immune system works and how to achieve immunity.
  • Implementing a treatment programme as directed by a Veterinarian. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.
  • Understand equine health and wellness at NQF Level 3. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Describe the components and functions of the body systems of a horse. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Range of body systems include, but are not limited to:
  • Circulatory, respiratory, reproductive, digestive and nervous. 
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Individual organs are described in relation to each of the horse's body systems. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The horse's body systems are described in relation to the order in which they are mobilised. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The primary function of each body system is described in terms of their interrelationships. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of primary functions include, but is not limited to:
  • Oxygenation of tissue, supply of nutrients, removal of waste products, reproduction, digestion of food,
    locomotion and response to stimuli.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Describe common horse ailments and their treatments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Common ailments of the digestive system are described in terms of causes and treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of digestive system ailments include, but is not limited to:
  • Spasmodic colic, flatulent colic, impaction colic, twisted gut, stomach bots, stomach worms (red worm, roundworm) intestinal threadworm, tapeworm and diarrhoea.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Common ailments of the respiratory system are described in terms of causes and treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of respiratory system ailments include, but are not limited to:
  • Viruses, pneumonia, roaring, exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Common ailments of the circulatory system are described in terms of causes and treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of circulatory system ailments include, but is not limited to:
  • Anaemia and aneurysm.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Common skin problems are described in terms of causes and treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of skin problems include, but is not limited to:
  • Cracked heels, rain scald, mud fever, dermatitis, ecto parasites, ringworm, urticaria and mange.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain infectious diseases and their treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ways in which microbes enter the body are described in relation to infectious diseases. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of ways in which microbes enter the body may include, but is not limited to:
  • Inhalation, swallowing, movement through mucous membrane, open wounds and body contact.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Factors which affect the infection are identified in terms of infection severity. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of factors include, but is not limited to:
  • Number present, condition of host, present level of immunity and age of host.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Infectious horse diseases are described in relation to transport of animals and/or material. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of infectious diseases include, but is not limited to:
  • Equine influenza, equine infectious anaemia (EIA), contagious equine metritis (CEM), equine viral arteritis (EVA), dourine and equine viral encephalomyelitides.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    An after-care programme for recovery is explained in a terms of a given case study. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Describe common bacterial, viral and protozoan diseases and their treatment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Bacterial diseases are described according to visual signs and related treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of bacterial diseases includes, but is not limited to:
  • Strangles, tetanus and botulism.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Vaccination schedules for bacterial diseases are described in terms of treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of horse states that determine schedule includes, but is not limited to:
  • Foal, yearling, mature horse and mares in foal.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Viral conditions are described according to visual signs and related treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of viral conditions include, but is not limited to:
  • African Horse Sickness and Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Protozoan diseases are identified according to the visual signs and related treatment. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of protozoan diseases include, but are not limited to:
  • Tick borne diseases.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The containment of a contagious outbreak is explained in terms of a given case study. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Describe how the immune system works and how to achieve immunity. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Ways in which the immune system functions is described in relation to infection control. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Ways in which types of immunity are achieved are described in relation to infection control. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of immunity types include, but is not limited to:
  • Active by vaccinations and passive by colostrum.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Implement a treatment programme as directed by a Veterinarian. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A treatment programme for common horse ailments is supervised under the direction of a Vetenerian. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A treatment programme for infectious diseases is supervised under the direction of a Vetenerian. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    A treatment programme for common bacterial, viral and protozoan diseases is supervised under the direction of a Vetenerian. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the specific outcomes of the unit standard as well as the integrated competence described in the purpose of the unit standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    The qualifying learner will be able to understand and explain the following:
  • The function of body systems of the horse.
  • The function of the immune system of the horse.
  • Common ailments in horses and their treatment.
  • Infectious diseases in horses and their treatment.
  • Bacterial, viral and protozoan diseases in horses and their treatment.
  • Implementation of treatment programmes. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems associated with containing a contagious disease outbreak by employing responsible decision-making and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Understand that working effectively with others as a member of a team, group or role-players is vital in dealing with infectious and contagious diseases. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Understand that organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively are necessary in the discharge of one's duties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion in dealing with all internal and external role-players to supervise the treatment of common ailments. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility when treating and caring for a sick horse. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  65669   Further Education and Training Certificate: Thoroughbred Horse Racing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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