Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to complete daily activities, communicate with others and maintain workplace records. It includes knowledge of animal welfare and safety requirements when interacting with horses.
The unit applies to individuals who perform routine tasks under supervision within the harness and thoroughbred codes 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Organise and complete daily work activities | 1.1 Clarify and confirm own role and responsibilities with supervisor 1.2 Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes 1.3 Identify and report factors affecting the achievement of task instructions promptly with supervisor 1.4 Operate equipment as required to complete work tasks within designated timeframes 1.5 Perform daily routines according to workplace procedures, and work health and safety and environmental requirements |
2. Work ethically with horses | 2.1 Identify horses and handle ethically according to relevant animal welfare regulations and rules of racing 2.2 Ensure interactions with horses are performed in a manner that optimises horse health and welfare |
3. Communicate effectively with team members | 3.1 Respond to workplace directions in a timely manner 3.2 Communicate with team members in a professional and courteous manner 3.3 Use questioning and active listening techniques to determine team member requirements |
4. Maintain workplace records | 4.1 Gather workplace data as instructed 4.2 Complete records accurately according to workplace practices |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret key information in written instructions and workplace procedures |
Navigate the world of work | Follow workplace procedures, including workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own role and area of work |
Interact with others | Follow accepted communication practices and protocols using industry terminology for responding and reporting to others Recognise common differences in other people and use basic strategies to work collaboratively |
Get the work done | Follow clearly defined instructions to identify, sequence and prioritise tasks to achieve work outcomes in designated timeframes Take responsibility for routine decisions and problem solving within own role and work area |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)