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Perform basic stable duties

Perform basic stable duties

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH102
State Code
OAB01
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work with well-educated, calm, consistent and compliant horses to clean and maintain the stable environment, feed and water horses, identify and use basic grooming equipment, and recognise signs of healthy and unhealthy horses as well as common illnesses and injuries in horses.The unit applies to individuals who carry out basic, routine stable duties under supervision in the racing industry harness or thoroughbred codes.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Perform basic stable maintenance duties
  • 1.1 Identify and maintain stable facilities according to stable routine
  • 1.2 Select stable and yard cleaning equipment, including personal protective equipment, according to task
  • 1.3 Clean bedding and box following stable procedures
  • 1.4 Identify workplace hazards and report to stable supervisor
2. Feed and water horses
  • 2.1 Identify and assess quality of common feeds, and report contaminated feed to stable supervisor
  • 2.2 Prepare feed and water for stable and/or yard
  • 2.3 Provide feed in a safe manner, following safe horse handling and stable procedures
3. Apply basic grooming practices
  • 3.1 Identify types and functions of grooming equipment items and select for specific grooming purpose
  • 3.2 Tie up horses and groom according to instructions, using safe horse handling techniques
  • 3.3 Check horses for external parasites, fungi, injuries and other abnormalities and report to supervisor according to stable procedures
  • 3.4 Clean grooming equipment after use according to workplace practices
4. Contribute to monitoring health and welfare of horses
  • 4.1 Apply principles of animal welfare when working with horses
  • 4.2 Observe and identify signs of healthy and unhealthy horses
  • 4.3 Identify and report signs of common illnesses and injuries in horses according to workplace practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6926 RGRPSH102A Perform basic stable duties Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDS6 RGR10118 Certificate I in Racing (Stablehand) Qualification