Assessment Requirements for RGRPSH301 Implement stable operations

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Assessment Requirements for RGRPSH301 Implement stable operations

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 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