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Trial and race horses

Trial and race horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH503
State Code
OAA79
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to select appropriate trials or race programs, enter horses in trials or races, and comply with rules of racing and related protocols.The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in managing racing horses safely in the harness or thoroughbred codes 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. Plan racing schedule
  • 1.1 Review current status of horse fitness and education
  • 1.2 Evaluate trial and race meeting program and race classes available
  • 1.3 Enter horses for trials and races, complying with track and racing registration requirements
2. Trial horses
  • 2.1 Evaluate factors to consider when trialling horses
  • 2.2 Arrange trials, including engagement of driver or rider
  • 2.3 Review performance in trial and reassess future plans
3. Race horses
  • 3.1 Engage rider or driver for race, taking into consideration their skills and experience and suitability for horse
  • 3.2 Plan race meeting preparations and communicate to staff
  • 3.3 Complete race meeting protocols and procedures
  • 3.4 Conduct horse race according to race meeting officials' directions
  • 3.5 Advise racehorse owners of race meeting information and procedures
4. Review trial and race performance
  • 4.1 Assess horse recovery after trials or races
  • 4.2 Assess trial and race performance against expected outcomes and industry norms
  • 4.3 Prepare future race and training plans
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6949 RGRPSH503A Trial and race horses Unit of competency