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Attend horses at race meetings and trials

Attend horses at race meetings and trials

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH209
State Code
OAB06
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 prepare horses for race meetings and trials, and perform post-race meeting duties.The unit applies to individuals who perform routine tasks under supervision within the harness or thoroughbred racing industry.Competencies attained in this unit apply to the harness and thoroughbred codes of the industry. Consequently, when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the harness or thoroughbred code, and statements of attainment will reflect this distinction.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. Prepare horses for race meeting or trial
  • 1.1 Prepare horses prior to race meeting or trial as instructed
  • 1.2 Select and pack race gear for relevant code according to instructions
  • 1.3 Follow workplace requirements for personal presentation
  • 1.4 Follow industry safe horse handling practices and identify risks relevant to tasks
2. Attend race meetings or trials
  • 2.1 Carry out pre-race or pre-trial duties for care of horses following officials instructions
  • 2.2 Groom horses prior to race or trial following officials instructions
  • 2.3 Provide assistance in saddling or harnessing horses following officials instructions
  • 2.4 Parade horses prior to race (thoroughbreds only)
3. Provide post-race or post-trial care of horses
  • 3.1 Complete post-race or post-trial procedures according to race result
  • 3.2 Inspect horses for injury, and cool down according to stable routine
  • 3.3 Prepare horses and gear for return to stables as instructed
  • 3.4 Attend and present horse for swabbing process according to racing official's instructions
  • 3.5 Return horses to stables and re-check for post-race injury
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6931 RGRPSH209A Attend horses at race meetings and trials Unit of competency