| 1 | Be able to harness up a Single driving horse for use | 1.1 | Select a suitable area for harnessing up |
| 1.2 | Select an appropriate set of Single harness as instructed |
| 1.3 | Check each part of the harness is fit for use, and not worn, torn or damaged, and report to supervisor |
| 1.4 | Secure the horse using appropriate safe and humane methods |
| 1.5 | Put a set of Single harness on a horse ready for use, checking each item fits the horse correctly, and report to supervisor when ready |
| 1.6 | Ensure the reins and traces are correctly secured for leading horse to putting-to area |
| 2 | Unharness a Single horse after use | 2.1 | Select a suitable area for unharnessing an appropriate method |
| 2.2 | Remove the harness in the correct order, and put each item in an appropriate place as it is removed |
| 2.3 | Check each item of harness for wear, tear or damage after removal, and report any areas of concern to supervisor |
| 2.4 | Store harness correctly |
| 3 | Be able to work safely | 3.1 | Work in a way which maintains health and safety and security of horse, self and others, which is consistent with relevant legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
| 4 | Be able to select, use and maintain relevant equipment | 4.1 | Use equipment according to instructions |
| 4.2 | Prepare, maintain and store equipment in a safe and effective working condition |
| 5 | Know why it is important to be able put on and take off a set of Single Driving harness correctly | 5.1 | Describe the correct order in which Single harness is put on and taken off |
| 5.2 | Explain why it is important to put on the harness in the correct order |
| 5.3 | Describe how a full collar and a breast collar are correctly put on and fitted. |
| 5.4 | Outline the reasons for selecting either a full collar or a breast-collar |
| 5.5 | Describe common signs of wear tear and damage and outline the dangers of using worn, torn or damaged harness |
| 5.6 | Explain how to check that each item of harness fits the horse correctly |
| 5.7 | Name two types of bit normally used with Single harness and explain when each would normally be selected for use |
| 5.8 | Identify the various rein positions which may be used on a Liverpool bit, and describe the action of each rein-position upon the horse |
| 5.9 | Describe common adjustments to the harness which may be made during harnessing up, according to instructions |
| 6 | Know relevant health and safety legislation | 6.1 | Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
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