Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to ride horses in jump outs. Workplaces include thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.
Trainer instructions may include:
horse's action and behaviour
galloping pace.
Procedures will include:
action required should problems occur
checking time of jump outs
confirming ride with trainer
complying with barrier attendant activities when horses are loaded
making necessary gear adjustment at barriers
knowledge of maximum number of horses per jump out.
Rules will include:
relevant rules of racing, including:
approved personal protective equipment
approved gear
local track rules, for example:
using specified entry and exit points
providing horse and trainer information to relevant officials.
Barrier attendant and starter instructions may include:
barrier attendant:
action behind barrier
loading horses
starter:
allocated barrier
approach to barrier.
Positioning and settling horses will include:
awareness of expected horse behaviour before entering barriers, for example:
becoming agitated or sweaty
attempting to bite
kicking
pulling back or sideways
rearing
turning in circles
being alert to potential horse behaviour problems in barriers, for example:
becoming cast
burrowing
laying back on gates
sitting down
straddling front of stall or adjacent stall
turning head into adjacent stall
identifying good horse behaviour traits and bad horse behaviour traits
riding horse purposefully and calmly into allocated barrier
seeking assistance from barrier attendants
talking to and patting horse.
Jumping out safely will include:
adhering to responsibilities under OHS legislation and workplace practices
being aware of other horses
considering variables that influence behaviour of horses, such as:
fences and equipment
other persons or animals
vehicles
wind and noise
keeping horse straight.
Warming down may include:
adhering to local track rules and regulations regarding pace permitted in specific areas
easing horse after completing gallop
trotting in bull ring
walking or trotting from gap.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions that are to apply when riding in jump outs
demonstration of riding and jump out skills related to loading horses into barriers and safely jumping out, following all instructions
implementation of procedures and timely techniques to complete riding in jump outs safely, effectively and efficiently
working with others to undertake and complete jump out riding tasks that meet required outcomes.
Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of horses of different ages and sexes, in different circumstances and in different racing stable and track environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority. Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements.
Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills.
The following resources must be available:
a variety of thoroughbred horses
materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to apply jump out riding skills
safe handling, riding and jump out areas, such as racing stables, and training and racetracks
work instructions and related documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package.
The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are:
written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge
observed and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks
simulation exercises conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment.
Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time, therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).