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Supervise handling of horses

Supervise handling of horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH302
State Code
OAA67
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to direct, assist and oversee others to identify and safely catch, control and handle horses.The unit applies to individuals who have experience handling horses and who work under broad direction, using both practical skills and specialised knowledge of safe horse handling techniques, within the harness or thoroughbred racing industry codes.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. Prepare others for handling horses
  • 1.1 Determine competence of other workers with regard to handling individual horses
  • 1.2 Follow workplace health and safety practices for matching the skills and experience of handlers to task and horses
  • 1.3 Explain and demonstrate use of personal protective equipment and different gear to control and handle horses
  • 1.4 Provide opportunities for practice and skill development for inexperienced staff according to workplace training processes
2. Direct, assist and oversee others to identify and safely catch, control and handle horses
  • 2.1 Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the horse in catching and handling horses, and take steps to minimise
  • 2.2 Delegate tasks according to current competence and animal and staff welfare
  • 2.3 Direct others regarding catching, controlling and general handling of horses according to stable procedures
  • 2.4 Provide assistance to others in identifying and handling horses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6933 RGRPSH302A Supervise handling of horses Unit of competency