Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ride over jumps in races and trials, assess track conditions, judge pace, follow instructions and identify and apply jumps race rules.
The unit applies to individuals who have high-level riding skills suitable for jump trials and racing conducted in the Australian 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. Plan trial and race jumping | 1.1 Review jump racing rules and procedures 1.2 Assess workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements in line with own role |
2. Apply trial and race jumping riding skills | 2.1 Check and use correct racing industry approved items of gear and equipment 2.2 Use correct riding and jumping skills for a variety of track conditions and situations 2.3 Judge and maintain pace of horse over jumps for required times and distances according to trainer instructions 2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of rules relating to safe and legal race riding over jumps during practice |
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 | Use various methods to calculate and estimate time and distance for jumps trial and racing techniques |
Interact with others | Follow protocols and practices for communicating with trainers |
Get the work done | Make decisions and judgement calls about jumping riding safety, safe horse control and riding strategies Anticipate and respond rapidly to changed circumstances in a race, including emergency situations and relevant rules |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)