Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely using independent judgement to recognise signs of fitness in horses, identify abnormalities, recognise problems and communicate options to improve horse performance. To undertake this unit the candidate will be able to apply safe horse handling skills and workplace OHS standards. It is recommended that RGRPSH201A Handle horses be delivered in conjunction with or before this unit of competency. This unit of competency operates in work environments of racing stables, racecourses and public areas. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports trackwork riders, senior stablehands, horse trainers, harness drivers, apprentice jockeys and others to identify the factors that affect racehorse performance. 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. This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Understand factors that affect horse movement. |
1. Features of racehorse conformation are identified. 2. Gaits of racehorses are identified and described. 3. Lameness and other abnormalities are identified and reported. 4. Reasons for use of corrective gear are identified and options to improve horse performance evaluated. 5. Factors that influence speed and strength are explained. |
Recognise signs of fitness in racehorses. |
6. Behavioural and physical indicators of fitness are identified. 7. Signs and symptoms of distress in working horses are recognised and reported. 8. Horses' post-exercise recovery is observed and reported. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of well-educated thoroughbred horses of different ages and sexes in racing stable and track environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements. Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills. The following resources must be available:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package. The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons. This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds). |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to identify factors that affect racehorse performance. Workplaces include harness and thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas. |
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Features of racehorse conformation may include: |
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Gaits of racehorse may include: |
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Lameness and other abnormalities will include: |
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Corrective gear may include: |
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Factors that influence speed and strength may include: |
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Behavioural and physical indicators of fitness will include: |
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Signs and symptoms of distress in working horses may include: |
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Horses' post -exercise recovery may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit Sector |
Harness and thoroughbred racing codes |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Functional Area
Functional Area |
Racing performance services |