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Unit of competency details

RGRPSH301 - Implement stable operations (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Current
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RGRPSH301A - Implement stable operationsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor changes to performance criteria for clarity. 04/Jul/2018

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 05/Jul/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  05/Jul/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement daily stable operations, and follow rules and regulations for racing.

The unit applies to individuals who have experience handling racehorses and who work under broad direction, using practical skills and specialised knowledge within a racing stable workplace in the harness or thoroughbred codes.

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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Performance services horse (PSH)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define job responsibilities of senior stable hands

1.1 Identify the obligations and responsibilities of trainers in relation to the operation of a racing stable

1.2 Comply with specific job responsibilities according to the rules and regulations of racing and the obligations of racing employees

2. Comply with stable policies

2.1 Follow workplace policies and procedures for the correct use and security of medications

2.2 Comply with workplace health and safety requirements and emergency plans for stable

2.3 Follow procedures for reporting, managing and monitoring horses

2.4 Maintain workplace conditions to comply with rules of racing and workplace health and safety requirements

3. Monitor daily operations in racing stable

3.1 Verify the arrival of rostered staff and confirm duties for the day

3.2 Confirm and clarify amendments to normal routines with trainer

3.3 Verify completion of gear and equipment maintenance

3.4 Monitor supplies and prepare orders according to stable policies and procedures

3.5 Update and maintain stable records according to workplace procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Interpret key information in written instructions and workplace procedures
  • Locate key information in medication records, supply orders and other stable documents

Writing
  • Complete stable records and reports accurately

Numeracy
  • Calculate quantities for feed, supplies and medications
  • Interpret and adjust staff rosters and feed ordering schedules

Navigate the world of work
  • Take responsibility for adherence to procedures, including workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements, relating to own role

Interact with others
  • Follow accepted practices and protocols and make adjustments for reporting and communicating with a range of personnel

Get the work done
  • Plan and organise multiple activities and actively monitor horses in own work area
  • Make decisions and implement standard procedures for routine tasks; reporting or seeking advice on more complex and non-routine situations

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RGRPSH301 Implement stable operations

RGRPSH301A Implement stable operations

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor changes to performance criteria for clarity.

Equivalent

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has carried out stable operations on at least three occasions, including:

  • complied with stable policies and procedures, including safe work and animal welfare procedures and relevant rules of racing
  • monitored daily operations in racing stable, including:
  • staff rosters and duties
  • equipment maintenance
  • supplies and orders
  • condition of horses
  • use of prescribed medications
  • reported problems promptly and updated and maintained records.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • role and responsibilities of senior stable hands
  • principles and practices of stable operations:
  • contingency and emergency plans
  • gear and equipment maintenance
  • indicators of common horse illnesses and injuries
  • procedures for using medications
  • stable supplies and ordering processes
  • stable security
  • staff duties and routines
  • racing industry standards and expectations relevant to stable operations:
  • communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry
  • racing industry animal welfare requirements
  • racing industry and workplace health and safety requirements, including safe operating procedures and horse handling techniques
  • relevant rules of racing related to stable operations.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a racing stable or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a real stable workplace setting
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • various standardbred or thoroughbred horses to monitor
  • personal protective equipment, correctly fitted and relevant to activities
  • rosters, supply lists and other documentation required for stable operations
  • specifications:
  • workplace procedures for stable operations.

Training and assessment strategies must show evidence of guidance provided in the Companion Volume: User Guide: Safety in Equine Training.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

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