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Prepare for race driving

Prepare for race driving

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH410
State Code
OAA61
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 prepare for race driving. It includes practicing race driving skills, following rules of racing, interpreting form, and observing race meeting procedures and protocols. The unit applies to individuals with trial driving experience, who use specialised knowledge and technical harness driving 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. Research race information, rules and protocols
  • 1.1 Interpret industry terminology and abbreviations used to describe race action and performance
  • 1.2 Identify factors that can affect race outcomes
  • 1.3 Interpret reports on trackwork, and trial and race performance
  • 1.4 Research race nominations, acceptances and scratching procedures
  • 1.5 Prepare plans to identify stages of the race for individual horses based on racing style and previous form
  • 1.6 Investigate procedures for applying for a licence to drive in races
  • 1.7 Apply for a licence to drive in trials and/or races
2. Demonstrate driving skills
  • 2.1 Confirm rules related to safe and legal race driving, and observe during practice
  • 2.2 Assess track shape and condition, horse condition and potential race problems according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 2.3 Demonstrate driving skills for standing starts and mobile starts
  • 2.4 Demonstrate driving skills in a field of horses
  • 2.5 Demonstrate skills for pushing out
  • 2.6 Use techniques for emergency evasive action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6964 RGRPSH410A Prepare for race driving Unit of competency