Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RGRPSH102 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic stable duties

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSH102 - Perform basic stable duties
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with well-educated, calm, consistent and compliant horses to clean and maintain the stable environment, feed and water horses, identify and use basic grooming equipment, and recognise signs of healthy and unhealthy horses as well as common illnesses and injuries in horses.The unit applies to individuals who carry out basic, routine stable duties under supervision in the racing industry harness or thoroughbred codes.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform basic stable maintenance duties
  • Identify and maintain stable facilities according to stable routine
  • Select stable and yard cleaning equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to task
  • Clean bedding and box following stable procedures
  • Identify workplace hazards and report to stable supervisor
       
Element: Feed and water horses
  • Identify and assess quality of common feeds, and report contaminated feed to stable supervisor
  • Prepare feed and water for stable and/or yard
  • Provide feed in a safe manner, following safe horse handling and stable procedures
       
Element: Apply basic grooming practices
  • Identify types and functions of grooming equipment items and select for specific grooming purpose
  • Tie up horses and groom according to instructions, using safe horse handling techniques
  • Check horses for external parasites, fungi, injuries and other abnormalities and report to supervisor according to stable procedures
  • Clean grooming equipment after use according to workplace practices
       
Element: Contribute to monitoring health and welfare of horses
  • Apply principles of animal welfare when working with horses
  • Observe and identify signs of healthy and unhealthy horses
  • Identify and report signs of common illnesses and injuries in horses according to workplace practices
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and maintain stable facilities according to stable routine 
Select stable and yard cleaning equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to task 
Clean bedding and box following stable procedures 
Identify workplace hazards and report to stable supervisor 
Identify and assess quality of common feeds, and report contaminated feed to stable supervisor 
Prepare feed and water for stable and/or yard 
Provide feed in a safe manner, following safe horse handling and stable procedures 
Identify types and functions of grooming equipment items and select for specific grooming purpose 
Tie up horses and groom according to instructions, using safe horse handling techniques 
Check horses for external parasites, fungi, injuries and other abnormalities and report to supervisor according to stable procedures 
Clean grooming equipment after use according to workplace practices 
Apply principles of animal welfare when working with horses 
Observe and identify signs of healthy and unhealthy horses 
Identify and report signs of common illnesses and injuries in horses according to workplace practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH102 - Perform basic stable duties
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RGRPSH102 - Perform basic stable duties

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