Unit of competency Outline
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Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners
Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH422
RGRPSH422
State Code
OAB14
OAB14
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to promote the services of the business, encourage owners to race horses and ensure owners are kept informed of incidents and decisions that affect their racehorses. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for managing horse training operations within the harness or thoroughbred sectors 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop plans for attracting owners of racehorses
- 1.1 Use market research techniques to identify potential owners of racehorses
- 1.2 Provide information on training services offered
- 1.3 Relay information on stable successes to relevant sources
- 1.4 Evaluate opportunities to attract new owners
2. Determine services required by owners
- 2.1 Clarify the needs of racehorse owners
- 2.2 Review the expectations of owners in line with rules of racing and racing protocols, including safety requirements, safe operating procedures and workplace health and safety duty of care
- 2.3 Confirm the services to be provided with owners
- 2.4 Provide information on fees and charges to owners
- 2.5 Complete contract for training of horse or stable return, and lodge with relevant authority
3. Maintain communications with owners
- 3.1 Supply training progress reports to owners
- 3.2 Discuss decisions on future plans for individual horses with owners
- 3.3 Organise race meeting arrangements for owners
- 3.4 Use conflict resolution and negotiation skills to resolve problems with owners
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6946 | RGRPSH422A | Promote and maintain business arrangements with racehorse owners | 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 |