Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare for race riding
Prepare for race riding
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH413
RGRPSH413
State Code
OAA52
OAA52
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for riding in races. It includes practising race riding skills, following rules of racing, interpreting form, and observing race meeting procedures and protocols. The unit applies to individuals with approval to ride, who use specialised knowledge and practical riding skills in the racing industry. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and practise race riding skills
- 1.1 Practise techniques for riding short in a racing saddle
- 1.2 Refine riding action to ride horses out using hands and heels and use of whip
- 1.3 Apply pre-race and post-race riding procedures
2. Identify factors that can affect race outcomes
- 2.1 Assess personal fitness and weight to ride at peak fitness and optimal weight
- 2.2 Walk track and assess track shape and surface for impact on individual horse performance
- 2.3 Research effect of horse ratings and handicapping system on race outcomes
- 2.4 Research effect of barrier draw on individual horses
- 2.5 Recognise individual horse's racing style
3. Read and interpret form
- 3.1 Use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and interpret performance
- 3.2 Interpret reports on trackwork, trial and race performance from a range of sources
- 3.3 Prepare and interpret speed maps according to industry practice
4. Demonstrate knowledge of relevant rules and protocols related to riding in races
- 4.1 Research procedures for applying for a permit to ride in races
- 4.2 Determine the system of apprentice claims
- 4.3 Identify and interpret inquiry and protest procedures
- 4.4 Research rider booking, and race nomination, acceptance and scratching procedures
- 4.5 Apply rules related to safe and compliant race riding during practise
- 4.6 Apply procedures to prepare race saddles to meet handicap weights
- 4.7 Identify reasons for personal weight fluctuations on race day, in races and over time
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6979 | RGRPSH413A | Prepare for race riding | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDT2 | RGR40218 | Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) | Qualification |
| BGY7 | RGR40221 | Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) | Qualification |