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Drive horses in races

Drive horses in races

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH412
State Code
OAA65
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
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow pre-race and post-race routines, plan and use race strategies and driving skills, and report on races.The unit applies to individuals who have driving skills suitable for race driving in races conducted on racetracks in the harness code 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. Follow an appropriate pre-race and post-race routine
  • 1.1 Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
  • 1.2 Apply pre-race and post-race procedures
  • 1.3 Apply starting procedures
2. Plan and use appropriate race strategies and driving skills
  • 2.1 Study form and racing behaviour of own horse and other horses and drivers
  • 2.2 Warm up and warm down horses from racing pace according to trainer instructions
  • 2.3 Use driving skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations
  • 2.4 Modify strategies appropriately as required during races, and according to pace and how race is being run
  • 2.5 Ensure whip use and technique complies with rules of racing and industry standards
3. Report on race
  • 3.1 Evaluate and report horse race performance
  • 3.2 Report critical incidents of races
  • 3.3 Apply protocol for communicating performance
  • 3.4 Carry out post-race assessment of own performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6966 RGRPSH412A Prepare to drive horses in races Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT5 RGR40318 Certificate IV in Racing (Harness Race Driver) Qualification