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Drive horses in trials

Drive horses in trials

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH411
State Code
OAA46
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 prepare and drive horses in trials. It includes complying with rules of racing, following instructions, judging pace, and adjusting driving technique according to track conditions.The unit applies to individuals who are able to drive fast trackwork and use specialised knowledge and practical harness driving skills in 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. Comply with and complete trial procedures
  • 1.1 Confirm horses to be driven in trials according to trainer instructions
  • 1.2 Follow directions from stewards and starters
  • 1.3 Verify and follow trainer instructions
  • 1.4 Confirm licence and racing documentation are complete and submitted according to required timeframes
2. Apply trial driving skills
  • 2.1 Carry out warm-up and score-up as directed
  • 2.2 Assess potential risks related to track, gear and equipment and horse condition
  • 2.3 Use driving skills according to track conditions and situations
  • 2.4 Judge pace of horse during trial and maintain for required times and distances, according to trainer instructions
3. Use safe driving skills
  • 3.1 Apply rules relating to safe, compliant and competitive trial driving during a trial
  • 3.2 Apply appropriate whip use and comply with rules relating to whip use
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6965 RGRPSH411A Prepare to drive horses in trials Unit of competency