Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys. Workplaces include thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Human anatomy and physiology will include:
basic digestive system
basic muscular system
basic nervous system
basic skeletal system.
Fitness will include:
fitness maintenance
indicators of fitness
relationship between diet and fitness
rules of racing
short-term and long-term effect of drugs and alcohol on the body.
Exercise regime may include:
elite athlete program
exercise machines and aids
exercise routine
intensive riding periods and down time.
Nutrition may include:
balanced diets
basic nutritional guidelines
eating more or less of particular foods
energy sources
fluid replacement related to hydration and dehydration
five food groups
nutritional supplements
requirements for maintaining strength
sports drinks.
Weight maintenance may include:
energy intake versus energy expenditure
inappropriate methods of weight reduction
medical requirement related to minimum weight for riders
rules of racing
sauna use
scales
weight gain and loss
wasting.
Professional services may include:
coaches
agents
nutritionists
sports medicine providers
sports psychologists
sports scientists
other appropriate personnel.
Common riding injuries may include:
broken bones
bruising
jarring
concussion
strains or sprains.
Rehabilitation practices may include:
acupuncture
chiropractic
exercise
healing times
hydrotherapy
ice and heat
laser
physiotherapy
rest
sports massage
ultrasound.
Illnesses may include:
colds or influenza
infections
tetanus
viruses, including equine morbillivirus.
Reporting may include:
employer or relevant trainer
racing governing body
race clubs
state or territory health and safety authority
time frames
verbal reports
written reports.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when managing the principles of sports science for jockeys
implementation of procedures to and timely techniques to manage the principles of sports science for jockeys
working with others to undertake and complete related tasks that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time and be focused on activities related to applying sports science principles. Theoretical components can be assessed in a simulated situation but must be related to racing industry conditions and tasks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency may be assessed in an actual workplace or simulated environment that provides access to the required resources. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to manage and apply principles of sports science for jockeys
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises.
Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, and may include:
RGRPSH413A Prepare for race riding
RGRPSH414A Ride horses in trials
RGRPSH415A Ride horses in races.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).