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Perform duties of farrier at race meetings

Perform duties of farrier at race meetings

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP403
State Code
OAA96
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
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and provide routine and emergency race meeting farrier services. It requires knowledge of horse behaviour in high-pressure racing environments, safe handling techniques and applicable rules of racing.The unit applies to individuals who perform farrier duties at harness or thoroughbred race meetings. The scope of duties of a race meeting farrier may vary between codes and from state to state.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 licence or registration requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for race meeting
  • 1.1 Confirm booking of farrier services for race meeting
  • 1.2 Verify adequate supplies of shoes, nails and other equipment
  • 1.3 Confirm invoicing system with race club prior to race meeting
  • 1.4 Interpret and comply with rules of racing that relate to hoof care, shoeing and farrier services at race meetings
2. Provide hoof care and shoeing service at race meetings
  • 2.1 Assess hazards associated with handling and shoeing horses, and control risks according to workplace health and safety and safe operating procedures
  • 2.2 Inspect hoof and shoe condition, report options for treatment or adjustment that comply with rules of racing to relevant parties, and agree on procedures
  • 2.3 Remove shoes, prepare hooves and shod (plated) horses according to rules of racing and wellbeing of the horse
  • 2.4 Observe horses in pre-race activities and inspect shoeing or hoof status if situation warrants or as requested by stewards, starter or other relevant party
  • 2.5 Report status of emergency to steward and starter
  • 2.6 Carry out emergency repairs in a safe and timely manner
3. Finalise race meeting farrier services
  • 3.1 Prepare tax invoice for farrier services and present to race club within agreed timeframe
  • 3.2 Provide reports to stewards on hoof and shoeing injury and incidents
  • 3.3 Ensure farrier work area is left clean and tidy according to track practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6954 RGRROP403A Perform duties of farrier at race meetings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD798 RGRSS00045 Race Meeting Farrier Skill Set Skill set