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Prepare to drive jog work

Prepare to drive jog work

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH204
State Code
OAA86
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare new or inexperienced drivers for the specific requirements of controlling horses in trackwork using well-educated standardbred horses, at beginner driver speed, not trackwork speed. The unit applies to individuals who perform routine tasks under supervision within the harness 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. Identify trackwork requirements
  • 1.1 Recognise and use industry terminology relating to exercising standardbred horses
  • 1.2 Measure trackwork speeds and distances
  • 1.3 Verify trackwork instructions
  • 1.4 Clarify reasons for any subsequent modifications to instructions with supervisor
  • 1.5 Check gear and equipment, including personal protective equipment according workplace policies and procedures
2. Complete warm-up and cool-down procedures
  • 2.1 Complete pre-drive safety checks according to workplace practices
  • 2.2 Carry out warm-up and cool-down exercises in line with safe practices and according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Carry out post-exercise activities for horse and gear according to workplace procedures
3. Control horses before, during and after exercise
  • 3.1 Mount sulky safely
  • 3.2 Exercise horses as instructed by supervisor
  • 3.3 Recognise gaits of the horse on and off the horse
  • 3.4 Dismount sulky safely
  • 3.5 Use safe horse handling techniques under supervision, for nervous or excited horses
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6960 RGRPSH204A Prepare to drive jog work Unit of competency