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

RGRPSH413 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare for race riding

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH413 - Prepare for race riding
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for riding in races. It includes practising race riding skills, following rules of racing, interpreting form, and observing race meeting procedures and protocols. The unit applies to individuals with approval to ride, who use specialised knowledge and practical riding skills 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: Identify and practise race riding skills
  • Practise techniques for riding short in a racing saddle
  • Refine riding action to ride horses out using hands and heels and use of whip
  • Apply pre-race and post-race riding procedures
       
Element: Identify factors that can affect race outcomes
  • Assess personal fitness and weight to ride at peak fitness and optimal weight
  • Walk track and assess track shape and surface for impact on individual horse performance
  • Research effect of horse ratings and handicapping system on race outcomes
  • Research effect of barrier draw on individual horses
  • Recognise individual horse's racing style
       
Element: Read and interpret form
  • Use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and interpret performance
  • Interpret reports on trackwork, trial and race performance from a range of sources
  • Prepare and interpret speed maps according to industry practice
       
Element: Demonstrate knowledge of relevant rules and protocols related to riding in races
  • Research procedures for applying for a permit to ride in races
  • Determine the system of apprentice claims
  • Identify and interpret inquiry and protest procedures
  • Research rider booking, and race nomination, acceptance and scratching procedures
  • Apply rules related to safe and compliant race riding during practise
  • Apply procedures to prepare race saddles to meet handicap weights
  • Identify reasons for personal weight fluctuations on race day, in races and over time
       

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
Practise techniques for riding short in a racing saddle 
Refine riding action to ride horses out using hands and heels and use of whip 
Apply pre-race and post-race riding procedures 
Assess personal fitness and weight to ride at peak fitness and optimal weight 
Walk track and assess track shape and surface for impact on individual horse performance 
Research effect of horse ratings and handicapping system on race outcomes 
Research effect of barrier draw on individual horses 
Recognise individual horse's racing style 
Use industry terminology and abbreviations to describe action and interpret performance 
Interpret reports on trackwork, trial and race performance from a range of sources 
Prepare and interpret speed maps according to industry practice 
Research procedures for applying for a permit to ride in races 
Determine the system of apprentice claims 
Identify and interpret inquiry and protest procedures 
Research rider booking, and race nomination, acceptance and scratching procedures 
Apply rules related to safe and compliant race riding during practise 
Apply procedures to prepare race saddles to meet handicap weights 
Identify reasons for personal weight fluctuations on race day, in races and over time 

Forms

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