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

RGRPSH201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH201 - Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, safely catch, handle and control racehorses, and fit with appropriate gear.The unit applies to individuals employed as stablehands, strappers, trainers and others authorised to handle standardbred or thoroughbred horses in work environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, racetracks and public areas.Competencies attained in this unit apply to the harness and thoroughbred codes of the industry. Consequently, when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the harness or thoroughbred code, and statements of attainment will reflect this distinction.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: Identify physical features of racehorses
  • Describe key features used to identify racehorses, including body type, height, colour and markings, using racing industry terminology
  • Recognise individual racehorse features using racing industry standards, terminology, microchips, brands and registration documentation
       
Element: Apply knowledge of racehorse behaviour
  • Describe common behaviours of racehorses and identify common and specific causes of those behaviours
  • Observe and interpret basic body language and common behaviours of racehorses in different situations
  • Identify responses of different horses to a range of different handling cues
  • Identify areas of personal risk and risks to horses and others, in various environments, including stables and training and racetracks
  • Interpret and respond appropriately to horse body language and behaviours and maintain awareness of all horses at all times
       
Element: Safely approach, catch and lead racehorses
  • Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks involving approaching, catching and leading racehorses, including raising safety risks or concerns
  • Identify known temperament, behaviour and level of education of racehorses prior to handling
  • Assess risks associated with catching and leading a variety of racehorses in different environments
  • Identify, select and correctly fit appropriate horse gear and personal protective equipment for catching and leading racehorses
  • Approach, catch and lead racehorses using safe handling practices and body language that minimises adverse horse reactions
       
Element: Select and correctly fit gear for trackwork
  • Select and correctly fit appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Identify and selectgear for relevant racing code, and check for wear
  • Prepare horses for trackwork, including grooming and checking shoes and general health of horse
  • Fit horses with nominated approved gear within industry standard timeframes and prepare for work
  • Remove, check, clean and store gear according to stable procedures
       
Element: Control racehorses in training at stables and trackwork
  • Assess risks associated with handling racehorses in public areas
  • Use safe leading, holding and controlling techniques for racehorses according to industry practices and animal welfare principles
  • Lead horses into cross ties and confined spaces, and secure using safe handling techniques
  • Carry out post-trackwork procedures safely according to supervisor's instructions
  • Minimise risk to self and others around racehorses in stables and trackwork environments
       

Submission Requirements

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

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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.

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Gear for relevant racing code must include all items from the following list for the relevant code:

Harness code gear:

bridles

bits

driving boots: knee, tendon and bell

head checks

hopples

hopple shorteners

lugging poles

jog vehicles

pull up blinds

reins

removable deafeners

removable hoods

saddles

shoes

sulkies

head collars

leads

leading bits

towels

scrapers

rugs.

or

Thoroughbred code gear:

mounted track saddle

towel

saddle blanket

breastplate

bridle

martingale.

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
Describe key features used to identify racehorses, including body type, height, colour and markings, using racing industry terminology 
Recognise individual racehorse features using racing industry standards, terminology, microchips, brands and registration documentation 
Describe common behaviours of racehorses and identify common and specific causes of those behaviours 
Observe and interpret basic body language and common behaviours of racehorses in different situations 
Identify responses of different horses to a range of different handling cues 
Identify areas of personal risk and risks to horses and others, in various environments, including stables and training and racetracks 
Interpret and respond appropriately to horse body language and behaviours and maintain awareness of all horses at all times 
Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks involving approaching, catching and leading racehorses, including raising safety risks or concerns 
Identify known temperament, behaviour and level of education of racehorses prior to handling 
Assess risks associated with catching and leading a variety of racehorses in different environments 
Identify, select and correctly fit appropriate horse gear and personal protective equipment for catching and leading racehorses 
Approach, catch and lead racehorses using safe handling practices and body language that minimises adverse horse reactions 
Select and correctly fit appropriate personal protective equipment 
Identify and selectgear for relevant racing code, and check for wear 
Prepare horses for trackwork, including grooming and checking shoes and general health of horse 
Fit horses with nominated approved gear within industry standard timeframes and prepare for work 
Remove, check, clean and store gear according to stable procedures 
Assess risks associated with handling racehorses in public areas 
Use safe leading, holding and controlling techniques for racehorses according to industry practices and animal welfare principles 
Lead horses into cross ties and confined spaces, and secure using safe handling techniques 
Carry out post-trackwork procedures safely according to supervisor's instructions 
Minimise risk to self and others around racehorses in stables and trackwork environments 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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