Required skills

applying aids to control speed and direction of horse at walk and jog

adjusting driving methods according to responses of different horses

applying safe handling and work practices when dealing with horses

applying safe driving skills

communicating with employer supervisor coworkers and public venue employees using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information related to preparing to drive jog work

completing duties in accordance with safe operating procedures and nominated time frame

controlling speed and direction of harness horses

following instructions

identifying and correctly using different items of driving apparel

identifying and correctly using different items of gear and assessing their condition in terms of safe use and need for repair

identifying gait at which a horse is working

identifying and following venue rules

reading and interpreting workplace documentation including relevant rules of racing

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

using numeracy skills to measure distance and time

Required knowledge

aids to control speed and direction of a horse

industry terminology related to driving horses at trackwork

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

common horse behaviour social traits and vices

purpose of using appropriate personal protective equipment

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements including safe operating procedures

relevant rules of racing

relevant road safety rules

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

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

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions that are to apply when practising basic jog work driving tasks

demonstration of control of quiet harness horses in basic trackwork driving manoeuvres at beginner driver speed not trackwork speeds

implementation of procedures and timely techniques to complete basic trackwork driving tasks safely effectively and efficiently

working with others to undertake and complete basic driving tasks that meet required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of welleducated harness horses of different ages and sexes in racing stable and track environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Harness Racing Authority 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

a variety of welleducated harness horses

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to practise basic driving skills

safe handling and controlled driving areas such as racing stables and training and racetracks

work instructions and related documentation

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

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Harness Racing Authority approved simulated environment

Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg 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

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to prepare to drive jog work. Workplaces include harness stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Trackwork measurements may include:

Trackwork instructions may include:

Modifying trackwork instructions may include:

Safety checks may include :

Post-exercise activities may include:

Safely mounting and dismounting sulky may include:

Supervisor's instructions may include:

Strategies may include: