Assessment Requirements for RGRPSH207 Perform racing stable duties

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Assessment Requirements for RGRPSH207 Perform racing stable duties

Modification History

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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 routine stable duties, including:

followed instructions and stable routines and recorded basic information on at least three occasions

applied safe work practices when performing stable duties, including:

carried out a basic safety check to identify hazards and risks

identified, selected and used correct personal protective equipment

used safe horse handling work practices when interacting with horses

safely and securely removed horses to clean stable or yards

followed safe operating procedures

cleaned at least three boxes according to stable routine

groomed and cleaned feet of at least three horses according to instructions, using appropriate tools

provided feed and water to at least three horses, receiving specific feeds or additives according to instructions

monitored basic health and welfare of horses in stable.

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:

common horse behaviour, social traits and vices relevant to stable duties

characteristics of healthy horses

horse housing requirements and types and purpose of boxes and bedding materials

horse feeding, including:

purpose of common horse feedstuffs and additives

consequences to horse of incorrect feeding, including quantities, additives and mixes

indicators of quality and contaminated feeds

horse feeding and drinking patterns

horse grooming, including:

purpose of grooming

types and purpose of grooming equipment

grooming techniques

health and hoof checking

safe work practices, including:

purpose of using appropriate personal protective equipment

identifying workplace hazards and controlling risks associated with chemicals, heavy loads, machinery, equipment, other people and horses

racing stable safe operating procedures

racing stable operations, including:

procedures and routines

hygiene and quarantine practices

communication and reporting protocols

relevant rules of racing and animal welfare requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a racing stable and yard or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting

resources, equipment and materials:

various harness or thoroughbred horses assessed as suitable for the skills and experience of the individual

horse grooming equipment

feed (including contaminated or spoiled feed) and feeding equipment

personal protective equipment correctly fitted and appropriate for activity for individual

specifications:

instructions and stable procedures and routine.

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