Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate trials or race programs, enter horses in trials or races, and comply with rules of racing and related protocols.
The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in managing racing horses safely in the harness or 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. Plan racing schedule | 1.1 Review current status of horse fitness and education 1.2 Evaluate trial and race meeting program and race classes available 1.3 Enter horses for trials and races, complying with track and racing registration requirements |
2. Trial horses | 2.1 Evaluate factors to consider when trialling horses 2.2 Arrange trials, including engagement of driver or rider 2.3 Review performance in trial and reassess future plans |
3. Race horses | 3.1 Engage rider or driver for race, taking into consideration their skills and experience and suitability for horse 3.2 Plan race meeting preparations and communicate to staff 3.3 Complete race meeting protocols and procedures 3.4 Conduct horse race according to race meeting officials' directions 3.5 Advise racehorse owners of race meeting information and procedures |
4. Review trial and race performance | 4.1 Assess horse recovery after trials or races 4.2 Assess trial and race performance against expected outcomes and industry norms 4.3 Prepare future race and training plans |
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 details and technical requirements in rules of racing and racing track requirements |
Writing | Complete documentation for entering horses in trials and races accurately |
Numeracy | Calculate costs and expense related to participating in trials and races |
Oral communication | Participate in verbal exchanges to obtain, explain and clarify information about individual horse trials and races using language and industry terminology appropriate for audience |
Navigate the world of work | Work independently and collectively, taking responsibility for plans and decisions relating to racehorse trials and races Follow regulatory requirements, including for racing, workplace health and safety and animal welfare, relevant to own role and area of responsibility |
Interact with others | Select and use appropriate communication protocols and conventions when seeking information from or sharing information with others |
Get the work done | Organise and plan trials and race programs for multiple racehorses; monitoring activities against stated goals and adjusting plans and resources in response to changing conditions and horse performance |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)