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Perform basic driving tasks

Perform basic driving tasks

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH203
State Code
OAB28
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 perform basic driving skills using a well-educated standardbred horse and assistance from another person and/or technology such as a double-seated sulky. It includes protecting the welfare of people and horses and providing post-exercise care of horses.The unit applies to individuals who perform routine harness-related tasks under supervision within the harness 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. Protect safety and welfare of people and horses
  • 1.1 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Follow safety instructions, including venue-specific requirements
  • 1.3 Identify potential hazards, minimise risks and report problems to supervisor
2. Provide pre-exercise care of horse
  • 2.1 Catch and secure horses following safe handling procedures
  • 2.2 Carry out pre-exercise grooming according to workplace practice
  • 2.3 Check the wear and suitability of designated gear, and ensure correct fit
3. Apply basic driving skills
  • 3.1 Mount sulky and control horse as instructed while aided by an assistant to release horse from tie-up rail
  • 3.2 Demonstrate and maintain effective driving position
  • 3.3 Use aids to control movement, speed and direction of a horse at walk and trot
  • 3.4 Dismount sulky and control horse while aided by an assistant to secure horse at tie-up rail
  • 3.5 Discuss goals to improve driving skills with supervisor
4. Provide post-exercise care of horse
  • 4.1 Remove gear and warm down horse according to workplace practice
  • 4.2 Carry out post-exercise grooming according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Release horse using safe procedures
  • 4.4 Clean equipment and check for wear and breakage, and then store in an appropriate manner according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6959 RGRPSH203A Perform basic driving tasks Unit of competency