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Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations

Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH504
State Code
OAB03
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
092199 - Sport And Recreation, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop policies and procedures and recordkeeping systems for horse racing business training operations. The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in supervising day-to-day operations of a racing stable.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. Set stable hierarchy
  • 1.1 Determine the person in charge when trainer is absent
  • 1.2 Brief person in charge on their responsibilities and duty of care
  • 1.3 Develop staff duties and rosters according to workplace requirements
2. Prepare policies for training stable operations
  • 2.1 Develop policies for acceptance or release of horses from stables
  • 2.2 Develop policies and procedures for visitors to the stable and communicate to staff
  • 2.3 Develop emergency plans and procedures and communicate to staff
  • 2.4 Develop policies and procedures for handling and storage of chemicals and medications and communicate to staff
  • 2.5 Develop disease and infection control protocols
3. Prepare procedures for daily activities and horse handling
  • 3.1 Develop procedures for handling horses and communicate to staff
  • 3.2 Develop procedures and reporting requirements for feeding and watering horses and communicate to staff
  • 3.3 Develop procedures for reporting illness or injury, and for the treatment and medication of horses, and communicate to staff
  • 3.4 Develop procedures for husbandry of horses and communicate to staff
  • 3.5 Prepare schedules for exercise of horses incorporating animal welfare considerations
  • 3.6 Develop procedures for maintenance of tack and equipment and communicate to staff
4. Review and update policies and procedures
  • 4.1 Maintain a schedule for updating and reviewing policies, procedures and supporting documentation
  • 4.2 Encourage feedback from staff and key stakeholders to review and update policies, procedures and supporting documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6950 RGRPSH504A Develop systems and records for horse racing business training operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT4 RGR50118 Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification
BDT3 RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification