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

RGRPSH412 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Drive horses in races

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH412 - Drive horses in races
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow pre-race and post-race routines, plan and use race strategies and driving skills, and report on races.The unit applies to individuals who have driving skills suitable for race driving in races conducted on racetracks in the harness code of 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: Follow an appropriate pre-race and post-race routine
  • Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
  • Apply pre-race and post-race procedures
  • Apply starting procedures
       
Element: Plan and use appropriate race strategies and driving skills
  • Study form and racing behaviour of own horse and other horses and drivers
  • Warm up and warm down horses from racing pace according to trainer instructions
  • Use driving skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations
  • Modify strategies appropriately as required during races, and according to pace and how race is being run
  • Ensure whip use and technique complies with rules of racing and industry standards
       
Element: Report on race
  • Evaluate and report horse race performance
  • Report critical incidents of races
  • Apply protocol for communicating performance
  • Carry out post-race assessment of own performance
       

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
Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race 
Apply pre-race and post-race procedures 
Apply starting procedures 
Study form and racing behaviour of own horse and other horses and drivers 
Warm up and warm down horses from racing pace according to trainer instructions 
Use driving skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations 
Modify strategies appropriately as required during races, and according to pace and how race is being run 
Ensure whip use and technique complies with rules of racing and industry standards 
Evaluate and report horse race performance 
Report critical incidents of races 
Apply protocol for communicating performance 
Carry out post-race assessment of own performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH412 - Drive horses in races
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