Domain - Riding for the Disabled

Domain - Riding for the Disabled

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Level 3

Develop a session plan for a Riding for the Disabled session for a rider

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 24697 replaced unit standard 17039.

26498 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to develop a session plan for a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session for a rider.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe and apply health and safety requirements for Riding for the Disabled sessions

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Version 2

30165 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe health and safety practices and procedures for horses and riders within an active Riding for the Disabled (RDA) environment; and apply health and safety practices and procedures for horses and riders before and during a RDA session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe Riding for the Disabled rider programmes and determine rider suitability for a programme

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Version 2

30166 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe Riding for Disabled (RDA) rider programmes and determine rider suitability for a programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe rider impairments and health conditions, and support needs in a Riding for the Disabled session

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 26496.

30167 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: physical impairments resulting from health conditions and injuries and the physical support needs of a rider in a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session; cognitive or intellectual impairment resulting from health conditions and support needs of a rider in a RDA session; and how a rider with physical and cognitive or intellectual impairment resulting from health conditions can benefit from the RDA programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe and fit special or adaptive equipment to the horse in preparation for a Riding for the Disabled session

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Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 30169 and unit standard 30170 replaced unit standard 26503.

30168 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe and fit special or adaptive equipment to the horse in preparation for a Riding for Disabled (RDA) session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe and conduct a therapeutic Riding for the Disabled session for a rider

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Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 30168 and unit standard 30170 replaced unit standard 26503.

30169 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the pre-entry criteria and documentation required for rider acceptance into a Riding for Disabled (RDA) programme; describe learning styles of RDA riders, and teaching techniques used for a RDA session; and conduct a therapeutic RDA riding session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Review a Riding for the Disabled session and maintain rider records

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Version 2 This unit standard, unit standard 30168 and unit standard 30169 replaced unit standard 26503.

30170 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: review a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session; and complete rider records, and review rider progression.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate and supervise sidewalking and leading within a Riding for the Disabled session

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Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 30172 replaced unit standard 17040.

30171 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the role of sidewalkers, demonstrate sidewalking technique, and supervise sidewalkers within a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session; and demonstrate leading technique, supervise leading within a RDA session, and describe the effect of movement on the rider.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Plan for, and supervise riders to mount and dismount in a Riding for the Disabled session

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Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 30171 replaced unit standard 17040.

30172 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan for, and supervise riders to mount in preparation for a Rider for the Disabled (RDA) session; and demonstrate and supervise physical support, physical assistance, transferring, and dismounting riders following a RDA session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe and apply communication techniques for riders in a Riding for the Disabled session

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Version 2

32152 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe communication techniques which can be applied to riders with a disability in a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) session; and apply a range of communication techniques for riders in a RDA session.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Select and train horses for Riding for the Disabled purposes, and manage stress in RDA horses

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Version 6

17041 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of selection procedures and select horses for RDA purposes; train horses for RDA use; and manage stress in horses during RDA sessions and monitor for suitability.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Plan a Riding for the Disabled therapy programme for a rider, and evaluate and amend the programme

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Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 26498 replaced unit standard 17039.

26497 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) therapy programme for a rider; and evaluate and amend the therapy programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Plan a series of RDA sessions for a group of riders in either an educational or sport and recreation programme

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Version 3

26500 Unit Standard 12 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to plan a series of Riding for the Disabled (RDA) sessions for a group of riders in either an educational or sport and recreation programme.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Prepare for, conduct, and review a series of Riding for the Disabled sessions for a group of riders

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Version 3

26504 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: prepare to conduct, and conduct, a series of Riding for Disabled (RDA) riding sessions for a group of riders; and review the sessions against the plan.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe, and assist a therapist with, a new rider evaluation for a Riding for the Disabled therapy programme

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Version 2

30173 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the purpose of pre-evaluation documentation and consent in preparation for a new rider therapy evaluation; and demonstrate knowledge of the role of the Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Coach and assist the therapist with performing a therapy evaluation for a new rider.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour as a Riding for the Disabled coach

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Version 2

30174 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe professional and ethical behaviour as a Riding for Disabled (RDA) Coach; describe and apply the Code of Ethics for RDA people relevant for coaching riders with a disability; and work professionally and ethically as a RDA Coach.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe, apply, and review effectiveness of, an inclusive and positive learning approach when coaching RDA riders

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30175 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe an inclusive and positive learning approach, and its application as used in a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) context; and apply and review an inclusive and positive learning approach when supporting a rider in a RDA context.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe and implement strategies for managing rider behaviour in a Riding for the Disabled context

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30176 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe challenging behaviours relevant to riders; describe strategies to decrease challenging behaviours of riders and promote positive behaviours; and implement strategies to support rider behaviour, in a RDA context.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Describe leadership and professional development as a Riding for the Disabled coach

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30177 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe leadership principles, leadership qualities, and professional development requirements for a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) coach.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

Manage the routine care and health of a group of mixed age therapeutic riding horses used for RDA purposes

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30178 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: implement routine health and preventative health procedures for a group of mixed age therapeutic riding horses used for Riding for the Disabled (RDA) purposes; respond to emergencies involving therapeutic riding horses used for RDA purposes; and develop and implement a pasture management programme for a group of mixed aged RDA horses.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 18 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Muka Tangata - People, Food and Fibre Workforce Development Council

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