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

RGRSTD406 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess greyhound or horse handling skills

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RGRSTD406 - Assess greyhound or horse handling skills
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess safe animal handling practices of licence or registration applicants in a range of situations, including greyhound or horse races or trials, and provide appropriate feedback.The unit applies to individuals authorised to assess the greyhound or horse handling skills of licence or registration applicants working in greyhound, harness or thoroughbred codes.Greyhound, harness and thoroughbred racing are strictly regulated throughout Australia. All stewards are appointed under the rules of racing by the relevant controlling body or Principal Racing Authority (PRA). Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for requirements.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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: Review greyhound or horse handling skills required for nominated job functions
  • Identify greyhound or horse handling skills for nominated job functions for relevant governing authority's licensing or registration requirements
  • Revise or update knowledge of current licensing or registration and workplace health and safety requirements in relation to greyhound or horse handling skills
  • Select organisational assessment tool or checklist for assessing the handling skills of the applicant for the nominated job function
       
Element: Assess greyhound or horse handling skills
  • Identify horse or greyhound by colour, markings, and brands or tattoos relevant to racing code
  • Ensure horse or greyhound being handled is appropriate for the skill level of the applicant, and appropriate for competence for licence to be issued
  • Check that the applicant has selected and can correctly name the appropriate approved racing gear relevant to nominated job function according to relevant governing authority's register
  • Observe and record whether the applicant has correctly fitted and adjusted the relevant, approved racing gear
  • Observe and record whether the applicant has safely handled the greyhound or horse according to racing industry code approved practices identified on organisational assessment tool or checklist
       
Element: Determine if greyhound or horse handling skills are appropriate for nominated job function
  • Assess performance during handling skills tests using objective measurements and safe operating procedures on organisational assessment tool or checklist
  • Make a judgement and record outcome of handling and gear fitting evaluation
  • Advise applicant of outcome and provide feedback on handling skills assessment
  • Recommend remedial action where skills do not meet the governing authority's requirements
  • Record reasons for decision on licence or registration application endorsement or rejection
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Identify greyhound or horse handling skills for nominated job functions for relevant governing authority's licensing or registration requirements 
Revise or update knowledge of current licensing or registration and workplace health and safety requirements in relation to greyhound or horse handling skills 
Select organisational assessment tool or checklist for assessing the handling skills of the applicant for the nominated job function 
Identify horse or greyhound by colour, markings, and brands or tattoos relevant to racing code 
Ensure horse or greyhound being handled is appropriate for the skill level of the applicant, and appropriate for competence for licence to be issued 
Check that the applicant has selected and can correctly name the appropriate approved racing gear relevant to nominated job function according to relevant governing authority's register 
Observe and record whether the applicant has correctly fitted and adjusted the relevant, approved racing gear 
Observe and record whether the applicant has safely handled the greyhound or horse according to racing industry code approved practices identified on organisational assessment tool or checklist 
Assess performance during handling skills tests using objective measurements and safe operating procedures on organisational assessment tool or checklist 
Make a judgement and record outcome of handling and gear fitting evaluation 
Advise applicant of outcome and provide feedback on handling skills assessment 
Recommend remedial action where skills do not meet the governing authority's requirements 
Record reasons for decision on licence or registration application endorsement or rejection 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRSTD406 - Assess greyhound or horse handling skills
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Assessment Record Sheet

RGRSTD406 - Assess greyhound or horse handling skills

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