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

RGRPSH501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RGRPSH501 - Plan and adapt training and conditioning programs for racehorses
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop training and conditioning plans for racing horses, assess horse adaptation to the plan and modify the program for individual horses. The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in caring for and managing racing horses safely in various environments.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: Evaluate current fitness and education of individual horses
  • Assess behavioural indicators of fitness and health of the horse
  • Analyse and assess physiological indicators of horse fitness and health
  • Evaluate performance indicators of horse fitness and adaptation to workload of current education program
       
Element: Prepare conditioning programs for horses
  • Determine options for training horses in first preparation
  • Determine options for training horses returning from injury
  • Evaluate options for adapting training programs for improved fitness status
  • Prepare and document conditioning program for individual horses according to relevant regulations, including for racing, safety and animal welfare
  • Appoint driver or rider, giving due consideration to capabilities of horse in order to maximise horse performance
       
Element: Review performance of individual horses and modify programs
  • Analyse and monitor trackwork times and recovery rate
  • Gather feedback and reports on horse condition and performance from riders or drivers and other relevant personnel
  • Determine the need for any corrective or remedial gear to improve individual horse performance
  • Review diet and modify to achieve optimum performance
  • Compare individual horse performance to racing goals
  • Modify conditioning program in response to review of 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
Assess behavioural indicators of fitness and health of the horse 
Analyse and assess physiological indicators of horse fitness and health 
Evaluate performance indicators of horse fitness and adaptation to workload of current education program 
Determine options for training horses in first preparation 
Determine options for training horses returning from injury 
Evaluate options for adapting training programs for improved fitness status 
Prepare and document conditioning program for individual horses according to relevant regulations, including for racing, safety and animal welfare 
Appoint driver or rider, giving due consideration to capabilities of horse in order to maximise horse performance 
Analyse and monitor trackwork times and recovery rate 
Gather feedback and reports on horse condition and performance from riders or drivers and other relevant personnel 
Determine the need for any corrective or remedial gear to improve individual horse performance 
Review diet and modify to achieve optimum performance 
Compare individual horse performance to racing goals 
Modify conditioning program in response to review of performance 

Forms

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