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

RGRPSH306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop basic trackwork riding skills

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH306 - Develop basic trackwork riding skills
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare riders for trackwork riding, including complying with trackwork rules, protocols and safety requirements.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision, using practical skills and specialised knowledge relevant to riding horses at trackwork.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: Comply with trackwork rules, protocols and safety requirements
  • Follow safety requirements, rules and regulations for rider and horse
  • Check fit, wear and suitability of racing industry approved gear and personal protective equipment prior to riding
  • Identify track features, weather and potential hazards, and report to track supervisors according to workplace practices
       
Element: Develop riding skills on a well-educated horse using an exercise saddle
  • Mount and dismount horse following safe practices
  • Demonstrate a balanced position at rising trot and canter in two-point position with bridged reins in an enclosed arena or suitable slow work track
  • Adjust stirrup length with feet in irons at walk and kick out iron and regain
  • Bridge reins, carry a whip and use appropriate techniques to control horse at walk, trot and canter according to trainer or supervisor's instructions
  • Develop fitness requirements for riding trackwork
       
Element: Ride slow work
  • Ride horses to half pace singly and in pairs on a slow work track according to trainer or supervisor instructions
  • Develop time counting and pace estimation skills
  • Follow rules for riding in company on the track according to trainer or supervisor instructions
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Follow safety requirements, rules and regulations for rider and horse 
Check fit, wear and suitability of racing industry approved gear and personal protective equipment prior to riding 
Identify track features, weather and potential hazards, and report to track supervisors according to workplace practices 
Mount and dismount horse following safe practices 
Demonstrate a balanced position at rising trot and canter in two-point position with bridged reins in an enclosed arena or suitable slow work track 
Adjust stirrup length with feet in irons at walk and kick out iron and regain 
Bridge reins, carry a whip and use appropriate techniques to control horse at walk, trot and canter according to trainer or supervisor's instructions 
Develop fitness requirements for riding trackwork 
Ride horses to half pace singly and in pairs on a slow work track according to trainer or supervisor instructions 
Develop time counting and pace estimation skills 
Follow rules for riding in company on the track according to trainer or supervisor instructions 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH306 - Develop basic trackwork riding skills
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RGRPSH306 - Develop basic trackwork riding skills

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