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

RGRPSH304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH304 - Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs of fitness in horses, detect abnormalities and problems, and communicate options to improve horse performance.The unit applies to individuals who work in a broad range of occupations involving racehorses.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 and recognise factors that affect horse movement
  • Observe and identify features of racehorse conformation
  • Observe and describe gaits of racehorses
  • Identify and report lameness and other abnormalities
  • Identify safe ways to measure horse fitness and recovery from fast work
  • Identify reasons for use of corrective gear, and select options to improve horse performance
  • Explain factors that influence speed and strength
       
Element: Identify and recognise signs of fitness in racehorses
  • Identify behavioural and physical indicators of fitness
  • Observe signs of horse fitness during exercise
  • Observe horse post-exercise recovery, and report information to relevant personnel
       
Element: Determine basic fitness requirements for racehorses
  • Profile fitness and health of individual horses
  • Identify and discuss with trainer methods to evaluate performance
  • Identify indicators of poor adaptation to training program according to fitness indicators
  • Evaluate factors affecting performance for individual horses
  • Discuss fitness requirements for racehorses with relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Observe and identify features of racehorse conformation 
Observe and describe gaits of racehorses 
Identify and report lameness and other abnormalities 
Identify safe ways to measure horse fitness and recovery from fast work 
Identify reasons for use of corrective gear, and select options to improve horse performance 
Explain factors that influence speed and strength 
Identify behavioural and physical indicators of fitness 
Observe signs of horse fitness during exercise 
Observe horse post-exercise recovery, and report information to relevant personnel 
Profile fitness and health of individual horses 
Identify and discuss with trainer methods to evaluate performance 
Identify indicators of poor adaptation to training program according to fitness indicators 
Evaluate factors affecting performance for individual horses 
Discuss fitness requirements for racehorses with relevant personnel 

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