This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently perform the duties of a barrier attendant at thoroughbred race meetings and trials. It involves handling horses safely in a high-pressure environment, working closely with other barrier attendants, following directions from the starter, recognising approved and damaged gear and fitting replacement gear to agitated horses in a timely manner.

The unit applies to individuals with experience handling thoroughbred horses, and who are authorised to perform the duties of a barrier attendant in the horse racing industry. Working environments include racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.

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.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Confirm work roster with supervisor
Provide assistance with preparation of barrier and starting equipment
Confirm allocated duties with starter
Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment according to safe operating procedures and club requirements
Ensure personal presentation is appropriate for work duties and reinforces a positive image of racing
Identify approved racing gear according to rules of racing and local racing club requirements
Detect non-compliant, damaged or defective gear
Fit, adjust and replace racing gear in a timely manner
Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to select and modify safe horse handling skills
Use safe and effective horse handling techniques for the duties of a barrier attendant
Load horses into barriers according to starter instruction
Use strategies that minimise the risk of injury to self, horses and others for loading difficult horses
Assist riders at barrier
Relay problems to starter and others
Release horses held as directed at race start
Identify potential track risks, problems or incidents
Corner and capture loose horses
Assist riders who have fallen
Restrain injured horses according to track practices
Report outcomes of barrier loading and start to starter and/or stewards
Contribute ideas on ways to improve effectiveness of barrier team and self
Move barriers for next race
Clean and return barriers to storage area, and report damage or maintenance needs according to workplace procedures

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