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Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses

Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH501
State Code
OAB50
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 develop training and conditioning plans for racing horses, assess horse adaptation to the plan and modify the program for individual horses. The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in caring for and managing racing horses safely in various environments.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. Evaluate current fitness and education of individual horses
  • 1.1 Assess behavioural indicators of fitness and health of the horse
  • 1.2 Analyse and assess physiological indicators of horse fitness and health
  • 1.3 Evaluate performance indicators of horse fitness and adaptation to workload of current education program
2. Prepare conditioning programs for horses
  • 2.1 Determine options for training horses in first preparation
  • 2.2 Determine options for training horses returning from injury
  • 2.3 Evaluate options for adapting training programs for improved fitness status
  • 2.4 Prepare and document conditioning program for individual horses according to relevant regulations, including for racing, safety and animal welfare
  • 2.5 Appoint driver or rider, giving due consideration to capabilities of horse in order to maximise horse performance
3. Review performance of individual horses and modify programs
  • 3.1 Analyse and monitor trackwork times and recovery rate
  • 3.2 Gather feedback and reports on horse condition and performance from riders or drivers and other relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Determine the need for any corrective or remedial gear to improve individual horse performance
  • 3.4 Review diet and modify to achieve optimum performance
  • 3.5 Compare individual horse performance to racing goals
  • 3.6 Modify conditioning program in response to review of performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6947 RGRPSH501A Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT4 RGR50118 Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification
BDT3 RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification