Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with racing regulatory authority requirements as a trainer. It includes determining racing business structure; obtaining and maintaining a trainer licence; keeping records; and providing safe, healthy facilities suitable for the preparation of horses for racing.
The unit applies to individuals who are preparing to set up a business to provide racehorse training services.
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. Determine racing business structure | 1.1 Comply with the rules and regulations relating to obligations and responsibilities of licensed trainers 1.2 Ensure that design, security and location of racing premises comply with racing, state and local government, animal welfare, environmental and workplace health and safety requirements 1.3 Evaluate options for training business structure |
2. Maintain basic racing recordkeeping requirements | 2.1 Organise and maintain racing registrations and licences 2.2 Complete racing documents according to requirements for licensed trainers 2.3 Maintain horse treatment records accurately |
3. Establish and implement arrangements for training horses | 3.1 Determine and meet obligations resulting from contractual arrangements 3.2 Define and cost expenses involved in training horses 3.3 Negotiate, implement and document arrangements between trainer, staff, clients and contractors 3.4 Ensure the schedule for payments of fees, invoices and accounts complies with racing and financial requirements |
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 | Access and interpret information in multiple formal documents relating to business, financial and racing industry requirements |
Writing | Prepare workplace documentation and business reports accurately |
Numeracy | Itemise expenses and prepare costs Interpret financial data and prepare financial documentation |
Navigate the world of work | Know own obligations and responsibilities relating to racing training business legislative and regulatory requirements with specific reference to licensing and registration, workplace health and safety due diligence, animal welfare and financial management |
Interact with others | Select and use appropriate practices when communicating with internal and external stakeholders to seek or share information |
Get the work done | Plan, implement and coordinate multiple work tasks to effectively operate a horse racing business |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)