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Ride horses in races

Ride horses in races

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH415
State Code
OAA63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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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 follow pre-race and post-race routines, plan race strategies and use high-level riding skills, and report on races.The unit applies to individuals who are approved to ride in official barrier races. They have high-level riding skills and experience suitable for riding in races conducted on racecourses in the thoroughbred code of 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. Follow an appropriate pre-race and post-race routine
  • 1.1 Weigh out at correct weight according to rules of racing
  • 1.2 Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
  • 1.3 Provide race meeting documentation to officials
  • 1.4 Assess track features and racecourse conditions
  • 1.5 Apply pre-race and post-race procedures that are appropriate to the rules of racing
  • 1.6 Comply with starting procedures and instructions from racing officials
2. Plan and use appropriate race strategies and riding skills
  • 2.1 Utilise speed maps and other forms of analysis to prepare for race
  • 2.2 Warm horses up and down before and after race according to trainer's instructions and with regard to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements
  • 2.3 Use riding skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations
  • 2.4 Modify strategies appropriately as required during races and according to pace and how race is being run
  • 2.5 Ensure race riding techniques applied conform to the rules of racing and are safe, competitive and meet public expectations
3. Report on race
  • 3.1 Evaluate and report horse race performance
  • 3.2 Report race incidents according to racetrack procedures
  • 3.3 Apply protocol for communicating performance
  • 3.4 Undertake a post-race assessment of own performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6981 RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races 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