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

RGRPSH406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop riding skills for jumping racing

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH406 - Develop riding skills for jumping racing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop riding skills for jumping racing, including selecting and fitting approved gear, assessing features of a jumping track, determining strategies and rules, controlling horses over jumps in all gaits and discussing plans to improve riding performance.The unit applies to individuals who can handle and ride horses safely to develop specialised skills and knowledge for jumping racing. 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: Demonstrate riding skills for negotiating basic poles and grids
  • Select and fit approved jumping gear and personal protective equipment for riders and nominated horses according to workplace safety procedures
  • Determine distances for placement of poles and grids
  • Maintain an effective seat in all gaits and required movements in negotiating poles and grids
  • Demonstrate control of rhythm, speed, line and balance of horse over poles
       
Element: Demonstrate basic jumping skills in an arena
  • Maintain an effective, independent and balanced position in all gaits in basic jumping exercises
  • Demonstrate principles of forward movement and straightness, together with correct forward positioning of hands leading to and during jump
  • Walk track and determine correct strides into obstacles
  • Jump track as planned in line with appropriate workplace health and safety procedures
  • Discuss plans for improving jumping performance with instructor
       
Element: Demonstrate riding a jumping track at speed
  • Determine rules for horse and rider when jumping
  • Assess condition and features of track and position and characteristics of jumps
  • Use track characteristics to advantage during jumping efforts
  • Control horse during various phases of the jump and jumping track
       

Submission Requirements

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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
Select and fit approved jumping gear and personal protective equipment for riders and nominated horses according to workplace safety procedures 
Determine distances for placement of poles and grids 
Maintain an effective seat in all gaits and required movements in negotiating poles and grids 
Demonstrate control of rhythm, speed, line and balance of horse over poles 
Maintain an effective, independent and balanced position in all gaits in basic jumping exercises 
Demonstrate principles of forward movement and straightness, together with correct forward positioning of hands leading to and during jump 
Walk track and determine correct strides into obstacles 
Jump track as planned in line with appropriate workplace health and safety procedures 
Discuss plans for improving jumping performance with instructor 
Determine rules for horse and rider when jumping 
Assess condition and features of track and position and characteristics of jumps 
Use track characteristics to advantage during jumping efforts 
Control horse during various phases of the jump and jumping track 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH406 - Develop riding skills for jumping racing
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RGRPSH406 - Develop riding skills for jumping racing

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