Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select appropriate trials or race programs, enter horses in trials or races, and comply with rules of racing and related protocols. This unit also requires the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racing horses and the application of OHS standards in the workplace. This unit of competency operates in workplace environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, 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 trainers and others authorised to trial and race horses. The unit focuses on the competencies associated with preparing horses of various ages and abilities for Australian racing programs. Harness and thoroughbred racing occurs under different conditions consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to harness or thoroughbred horses and statements of attainment for this unit 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Plan racing schedule. |
1. Current status of horse fitness and education is reviewed. 2. Trial and race meeting program and race classes available are evaluated. 3. Horses are entered for trials and races. |
Trial horses. |
4. Factors to consider when trialling horses are evaluated. 5. Trials are arranged, including engagement of driver or rider. 6. Performance in trial is reviewed and future plans are reassessed. |
Race horses. |
7. Rider or driver is engaged for race. 8. Race meeting preparations are planned and relayed to staff. 9. Race meeting protocols and procedures are completed. 10. Race meeting officials' directions are followed. 11. Racehorse owners are advised of race meeting information and procedures. |
Review trial and race performance. |
12. Horse's recovery is assessed. 13. Trial and race performance is assessed . 14. Future race and training plans are prepared . |
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 racehorses of different ages and sexes, and at different stages of preparation in racing stable, track and race meeting environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to horses that are being educated and trained in a commercial racing stable under the care of a licensed trainer and the required resources. 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:
Where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons, at least one of whom should be approved by the State Principal Racing Authority. 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 trial and race horses. Workplaces include harness or thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas. |
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Race meeting program and race classes include: |
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Factors to be considered when trialling horses include: |
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Performance in trial is reviewed using: |
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Rider or driver is engaged for a race by: |
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Race meeting preparations will include: |
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Protocols and procedures that apply to race meetings include: |
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Types of officials' directions likely to be made during race meetings include: |
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Information required by racehorse owners includes: |
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Assessment of horse's recovery will include: |
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Trial and race performance can be assessed by: |
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Future race and training plans are prepared with consideration to: |
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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 |