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

RGRPSH407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Educate thoroughbred horses for racing

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH407 - Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate thoroughbred horses once broken in and ready to be educated for racing, including introducing to barriers.The unit applies to individuals who have a high standard of competence in riding trackwork and are authorised to educate thoroughbred horses for 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: Assess racehorse education needs
  • Assess racehorse training and/or re-education needs, applying principles of horse learning as directed by trainer
  • Assess and control risks associated with educating thoroughbred horses for racing once they are broken in
  • Plan education program in consultation with trainer
       
Element: Implement horse training plan
  • Develop balance and tractability of horses
  • Introduce trackwork and work horses individually and with other horses at controlled paces
  • Apply remedial training techniques and gear using safe, humane and ethical industry practices
       
Element: Introduce horses to practice barriers
  • Confirm arrangements to use practice barriers
  • Enter horses into and ride from practice barriers in a safe manner
  • Identify and rectify common barrier problems in consultation with trainer
       
Element: Evaluate and report on horse education
  • Evaluate progress of horse education and performance
  • Report horse performance and wellbeing to trainer in an appropriate workplace reporting format
       

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
Assess racehorse training and/or re-education needs, applying principles of horse learning as directed by trainer 
Assess and control risks associated with educating thoroughbred horses for racing once they are broken in 
Plan education program in consultation with trainer 
Develop balance and tractability of horses 
Introduce trackwork and work horses individually and with other horses at controlled paces 
Apply remedial training techniques and gear using safe, humane and ethical industry practices 
Confirm arrangements to use practice barriers 
Enter horses into and ride from practice barriers in a safe manner 
Identify and rectify common barrier problems in consultation with trainer 
Evaluate progress of horse education and performance 
Report horse performance and wellbeing to trainer in an appropriate workplace reporting format 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH407 - Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
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