Unit of competency Outline
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Educate horses for harness racing
Educate horses for harness racing
Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH403
RGRPSH403
State Code
OAB22
OAB22
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to introduce a horse to the skills, gear and equipment required for harness racing, and to correct or re-educate horses with inappropriate training or racing behaviours or styles.The unit applies to individuals who have a high standard of competence in handling horses and racing training and driving. They require a strong knowledge of horse learning theory to educate inexperienced horses and horses with schooling problems in harness racing.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 for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Introduce harness racing gear, equipment and routines
- 1.1 Assess and control risks before interacting with horses
- 1.2 Condition horses safely and ethically to accept general care and handling
- 1.3 Mouth horses for harness racing according to industry practices
- 1.4 Condition horses to accept harness, then cart
2. Introduce driving skills
- 2.1 Use a controlled environment to introduce horse to basic driving tasks
- 2.2 Drive horse in harness
- 2.3 Develop horse confidence in driving tasks
- 2.4 Gait horse for harness racing
3. Identify driving problems and implement correction program
- 3.1 Evaluate horse's performance and previous history
- 3.2 Investigate potential physical and behavioural causes of poor performance
- 3.3 Develop and implement an education program in consultation with trainer
- 3.4 Use corrective techniques safely to modify performance and behaviour according to animal welfare principles
- 3.5 Review horse's racing future with trainer and owner
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S6963 | RGRPSH403A | Educate harness horses for racing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDT3 | RGR40118 | Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) | Qualification |