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

RGRPSH402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive horses in pacework and fast work

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSH402 - Drive horses in pacework and fast work
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to drive horses for pacework and fast work using a range of standardbred horses in training.The unit applies to individuals, with experience in drive jog work, who use specialised technical harness driving skills and knowledge in the racing industry. 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: Prepare for trackwork
  • Confirm and clarify exercise instructions with trainer
  • Assess and control risks associated with trackwork activity
  • Warm up and cool down horses according to trainer instruction and individual horse exercise requirements
  • Handle horses safely and ethically, and monitor horse welfare during and after exercise
       
Element: Exercise horses in pacework
  • Select and fit gear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for pacework
  • Achieve and maintain pacework speed for exercise period according to trainer instruction and safe work practices
  • Measure speed and distance using industry-recognised methods
       
Element: Exercise horses for fast work
  • Select and fit gear and PPE for fast work
  • Drive safely to achieve and maintain fast work speed for exercise period
  • Develop racing skills of horses according to trainer instruction
       
Element: Care for horses post-exercise
  • Carry out post-exercise care of horses and gear according to stable procedures
  • Report horse response to trackwork to trainer
  • Confirm and clarify exercise instructions with trainer
  • Assess and control risks associated with trackwork activity
  • Warm up and cool down horses according to trainer instruction and individual horse exercise requirements
  • Handle horses safely and ethically, and monitor horse welfare during and after exercise
       

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
Confirm and clarify exercise instructions with trainer 
Assess and control risks associated with trackwork activity 
Warm up and cool down horses according to trainer instruction and individual horse exercise requirements 
Handle horses safely and ethically, and monitor horse welfare during and after exercise 
Select and fit gear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for pacework 
Achieve and maintain pacework speed for exercise period according to trainer instruction and safe work practices 
Measure speed and distance using industry-recognised methods 
Select and fit gear and PPE for fast work 
Drive safely to achieve and maintain fast work speed for exercise period 
Develop racing skills of horses according to trainer instruction 
Carry out post-exercise care of horses and gear according to stable procedures 
Report horse response to trackwork to trainer 
Confirm and clarify exercise instructions with trainer 
Assess and control risks associated with trackwork activity 
Warm up and cool down horses according to trainer instruction and individual horse exercise requirements 
Handle horses safely and ethically, and monitor horse welfare during and after exercise 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH402 - Drive horses in pacework and fast work
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RGRPSH402 - Drive horses in pacework and fast work

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