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

RGRPSH415 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Ride horses in races

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRPSH415 - Ride 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 race strategies and use high-level riding skills, and report on races.The unit applies to individuals who are approved to ride in official barrier races. They have high-level riding skills and experience suitable for riding in races conducted on racecourses in the thoroughbred 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
  • Weigh out at correct weight according to rules of racing
  • Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
  • Provide race meeting documentation to officials
  • Assess track features and racecourse conditions
  • Apply pre-race and post-race procedures that are appropriate to the rules of racing
  • Comply with starting procedures and instructions from racing officials
       
Element: Plan and use appropriate race strategies and riding skills
  • Utilise speed maps and other forms of analysis to prepare for race
  • Warm horses up and down before and after race according to trainer's instructions and with regard to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements
  • Use riding 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 race riding techniques applied conform to the rules of racing and are safe, competitive and meet public expectations
       
Element: Report on race
  • Evaluate and report horse race performance
  • Report race incidents according to racetrack procedures
  • Apply protocol for communicating performance
  • Undertake a post-race assessment of own performance
       

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
Weigh out at correct weight according to rules of racing 
Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race 
Provide race meeting documentation to officials 
Assess track features and racecourse conditions 
Apply pre-race and post-race procedures that are appropriate to the rules of racing 
Comply with starting procedures and instructions from racing officials 
Utilise speed maps and other forms of analysis to prepare for race 
Warm horses up and down before and after race according to trainer's instructions and with regard to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements 
Use riding 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 race riding techniques applied conform to the rules of racing and are safe, competitive and meet public expectations 
Evaluate and report horse race performance 
Report race incidents according to racetrack procedures 
Apply protocol for communicating performance 
Undertake a post-race assessment of own performance 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH415 - Ride horses in races
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Assessment Record Sheet

RGRPSH415 - Ride horses in races

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