This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for race driving. It includes practicing race driving skills, following rules of racing, interpreting form, and observing race meeting procedures and protocols.

The unit applies to individuals with trial driving experience, who use specialised knowledge and technical harness driving skills in the racing industry.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Interpret industry terminology and abbreviations used to describe race action and performance
Identify factors that can affect race outcomes
Interpret reports on trackwork, and trial and race performance
Research race nominations, acceptances and scratching procedures
Prepare plans to identify stages of the race for individual horses based on racing style and previous form
Investigate procedures for applying for a licence to drive in races
Apply for a licence to drive in trials and/or races
Confirm rules related to safe and legal race driving, and observe during practice
Assess track shape and condition, horse condition and potential race problems according to workplace health and safety procedures
Demonstrate driving skills for standing starts and mobile starts
Demonstrate driving skills in a field of horses
Demonstrate skills for pushing out
Use techniques for emergency evasive action

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