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Operate horse racing training business

Operate horse racing training business

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH421
State Code
OAA50
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with racing regulatory authority requirements as a trainer. It includes determining racing business structure; obtaining and maintaining a trainer licence; keeping records; and providing safe, healthy facilities suitable for the preparation of horses for racing.The unit applies to individuals who are preparing to set up a business to provide racehorse training services.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. Determine racing business structure
  • 1.1 Comply with the rules and regulations relating to obligations and responsibilities of licensed trainers
  • 1.2 Ensure that design, security and location of racing premises comply with racing, state and local government, animal welfare, environmental and workplace health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Evaluate options for training business structure
2. Maintain basic racing recordkeeping requirements
  • 2.1 Organise and maintain racing registrations and licences
  • 2.2 Complete racing documents according to requirements for licensed trainers
  • 2.3 Maintain horse treatment records accurately
3. Establish and implement arrangements for training horses
  • 3.1 Determine and meet obligations resulting from contractual arrangements
  • 3.2 Define and cost expenses involved in training horses
  • 3.3 Negotiate, implement and document arrangements between trainer, staff, clients and contractors
  • 3.4 Ensure the schedule for payments of fees, invoices and accounts complies with racing and financial requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6945 RGRPSH421A Operate horse racing training business Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT3 RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification