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Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials

Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP201
State Code
OAA66
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
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently perform the duties of a barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials. It involves handling horses safely in a high-pressure environment, working closely with other barrier attendants, following directions from the starter, recognising approved and damaged gear and fitting replacement gear to agitated horses in a timely manner.The unit applies to individuals with experience handling thoroughbred horses, and who are authorised to perform the duties of a barrier attendant in the horse racing industry. Working environments include racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for race meeting duties
  • 1.1 Confirm work roster with supervisor
  • 1.2 Provide assistance with preparation of barrier and starting equipment
  • 1.3 Confirm allocated duties with starter
  • 1.4 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment according to safe operating procedures and club requirements
  • 1.5 Ensure personal presentation is appropriate for work duties and reinforces a positive image of racing
2. Identify and fit racing gear
  • 2.1 Identify approved racing gear according to rules of racing and local racing club requirements
  • 2.2 Detect non-compliant, damaged or defective gear
  • 2.3 Fit, adjust and replace racing gear in a timely manner
3. Load horses into barriers
  • 3.1 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to select and modify safe horse handling skills
  • 3.2 Use safe and effective horse handling techniques for the duties of a barrier attendant
  • 3.3 Load horses into barriers according to starter instruction
  • 3.4 Use strategies that minimise the risk of injury to self, horses and others for loading difficult horses
  • 3.5 Assist riders at barrier
  • 3.6 Relay problems to starter and others
  • 3.7 Release horses held as directed at race start
4. Assist in track emergencies
  • 4.1 Identify potential track risks, problems or incidents
  • 4.2 Corner and capture loose horses
  • 4.3 Assist riders who have fallen
  • 4.4 Restrain injured horses according to track practices
5. Debrief after race
  • 5.1 Report outcomes of barrier loading and start to starter and/or stewards
  • 5.2 Contribute ideas on ways to improve effectiveness of barrier team and self
  • 5.3 Move barriers for next race
  • 5.4 Clean and return barriers to storage area, and report damage or maintenance needs according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6985 RGRROP201A Perform duties of barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD775 RGRSS00053 Thoroughbred Barrier Attendant Skill Set Skill set