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Brand standardbred horses

Brand standardbred horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRROP302
State Code
OAA92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform industry-regulated procedures for the recording of permanent identification and registration of individual standardbred racehorses. It covers knowledge of horse features and behaviour traits, completion of written documentation, and compliance with animal welfare legislation and rules of racing.The unit applies to individuals who are race club employees authorised to brand standardbred horses.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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Verify identification of horses
  • 1.1 Use industry identification features to identify mare and foal
  • 1.2 Verify relationship of foal to declared parents using service certificates and other industry documentation
  • 1.3 Estimate age of foal and compare with industry documentation
2. Apply brand
  • 2.1 Assess and control risks prior to carrying out branding activity, including ensuring personal protective equipment correctly fitted
  • 2.2 Use safe horse handling techniques to restrain horse for safety of foal, handler and branding officer
  • 2.3 Prepare and maintain branding equipment according to workplace procedures and equipment specifications
  • 2.4 Apply branding using safe techniques according to animal welfare requirements
  • 2.5 Complete documentation accurately according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6968 RGRROP302A Brand standardbred horses Unit of competency