Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ride horses in jump outs, including following instructions from trainers and officials and complying with rules of racing and local track rules.
The unit applies to individuals, with experience riding in the racing industry, who use specialised skills and knowledge to develop race riding skills.
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. Prepare to ride in jump outs | 1.1 Confirm and clarify trainer instructions 1.2 Assess track and horse condition for potential hazards and risks 1.3 Adhere to procedures for jump outs and comply with rules 1.4 Follow barrier attendant and starter instructions |
2. Ride in jump outs | 2.1 Ride horses into specified barriers 2.2 Position and settle horses according to trainer instructions 2.3 Jump horses out safely 2.4 Warm up, gallop, and cool down horses in line with appropriate workplace health and safety procedures |
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 |
Navigate the world of work | Follow racing rules and track procedures for jump outs, including safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own work and role |
Interact with others | Follow industry accepted practices and protocols for receiving and responding to instructions from trainer and racing officials |
Get the work done | Follow instructions, sequence activities and prepare equipment required for jump outs and controlling horses Take responsibility for riding and jump out safety and safe horse control |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)