Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate thoroughbred horses once broken in and ready to be educated for racing, including introducing to barriers.
The unit applies to individuals who have a high standard of competence in riding trackwork and are authorised to educate thoroughbred horses for racing.
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. Assess racehorse education needs | 1.1 Assess racehorse training and/or re-education needs, applying principles of horse learning as directed by trainer 1.2 Assess and control risks associated with educating thoroughbred horses for racing once they are broken in 1.3 Plan education program in consultation with trainer |
2. Implement horse training plan | 2.1 Develop balance and tractability of horses 2.2 Introduce trackwork and work horses individually and with other horses at controlled paces 2.3 Apply remedial training techniques and gear using safe, humane and ethical industry practices |
3. Introduce horses to practice barriers | 3.1 Confirm arrangements to use practice barriers 3.2 Enter horses into and ride from practice barriers in a safe manner 3.3 Identify and rectify common barrier problems in consultation with trainer |
4. Evaluate and report on horse education | 4.1 Evaluate progress of horse education and performance 4.2 Report horse performance and wellbeing to trainer in an appropriate workplace reporting format |
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 |
Numeracy | Estimate and calculate speed, distance and time relevant to horse pace |
Navigate the world of work | Follow safe, ethical and humane horse handling industry practices associated with own role |
Interact with others | Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others to plan education programs and evaluate horse performance and progress |
Get the work done | Plan and sequence strategies for horse education programs; monitoring risks and progress and adjusting activities to achieve outcomes Analyse problems and risks, devise solutions and reflect on approaches taken |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)