Unit of competency Outline
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Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision
Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH101
RGRPSH101
State Code
OAA71
OAA71
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
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify horses and horse behaviour; safely catch, lead and tie up a well-educated, quiet, calm, consistent and obedient horse; fit common items of gear and rugs; and clean and store gear all whilst under the supervision of an experienced person competent in horse handling skills.The unit applies to individuals who are new or inexperienced workers in various horse industries who are required to identify, catch and handle horses safely while working under direct supervision in working environments including stables, yards and paddocks.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.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Use general horse industry terminology
- 1.1 Identify points of the horse, external body parts and features by name and location
- 1.2 Describe horses using common horse industry terminology
2. Safely catch and handle horses
- 2.1 Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the horse, and take steps to minimise
- 2.2 Identify and prepare catching and handling gear for use
- 2.3 Interpret horse behaviour signals prior to approaching horses
- 2.4 Approach horses safely and catch
- 2.5 Lead and control horses within stables, yards and paddocks
- 2.6 Tie up or release horses using safe handling techniques and according to animal welfare principles
3. Fit and remove rugs to and from horses
- 3.1 Identify correct rugs for individual horses
- 3.2 Complete procedures for fitting and removing rugs according to instructions from supervisor
4. Fit and maintain specified gear
- 4.1 Identify stable or paddock gear for individual horses accurately
- 4.2 Complete procedures for fitting and removing stable or paddock gear according to instructions from supervisor
- 4.3 Clean and store exercise, stable and paddock gear according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Report signs of wear and damage of gear to stable supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6925 | RGRPSH101A | Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS6 | RGR10118 | Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) | Qualification |