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Participate in racing as an owner

Participate in racing as an owner

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH311
State Code
OAB35
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
Original Release Date
05/07/2018
Nominal Hours
10
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate requirements to take part in racing as an owner, determine desired level of participation and uphold the welfare of racing animals.The unit applies to those wishing to own, lease or join a syndicate to race greyhounds or horses in the greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes of the racing industry.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.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate requirements for taking part in racing
  • 1.1 Clarify structure of the racing industry and significance of rules of racing
  • 1.2 Identify rights and responsibilities of racing participants and officials
  • 1.3 Identify obligations of racing participants to animal welfare and work health and safety
  • 1.4 Comply with race meeting procedures and protocols
  • 1.5 Investigate racing authority requirements for participation as an owner
2. Determine level of participation in racing
  • 2.1 Evaluate options for racing greyhounds or horses
  • 2.2 Clarify with trainer arrangements for training greyhounds or horses
  • 2.3 Review options for resolving disputes with trainer or other owners
3. Uphold welfare of racing animals
  • 3.1 Discuss plans for racing animals with trainer
  • 3.2 Evaluate options for animals to be withdrawn from racing
  • 3.3 Make decisions on the future of racing animals with due consideration to animal welfare
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6869 RGRPSH311A Participate in racing as an owner Unit of competency
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