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Assist with transportation of horses

Assist with transportation of horses

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH202
State Code
OAB23
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
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work under direction and follow instructions to safely prepare horses for road transportation; load and unload horses; monitor horse health, welfare and behaviour during transportation; and conduct post-transport procedures.The unit applies to stablehands, strappers, trainers and others authorised to assist with the transportation of horses, and who operate in work environments of racing stables, racecourses and public areas.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. Prepare for loading and unloading
  • 1.1 Check and clarify supervisor instructions for tasks requiring the loading, unloading and transporting of horses
  • 1.2 Check for hazards and identify and raise with supervisor potential safety risks to handler and horse when loading and unloading
  • 1.3 Organise gear and equipment required for transporting racing horses, including personal protective equipment, and check for defects
  • 1.4 Fit gear to horse correctly prior to loading under supervision
  • 1.5 Check and prepare racing horses correctly for transport, according to instructions and within nominated timeframe
2. Load and unload racing horses
  • 2.1 Load or unload horses to be transported safely according to instructions under supervision
  • 2.2 Position horses according to individual horse requirements and transport configurations
  • 2.3 Apply procedures and follow instructions for dealing with difficult situations in loading and unloading
  • 2.4 Refer difficulties in loading and unloading to supervisor
3. Conduct post-transport procedures
  • 3.1 Inspect horses and report on how well the horse travelled and signs of illness or injury to supervisor
  • 3.2 Care for horses according to supervisor’s instructions
  • 3.3 Check transport vehicle or float for gear and equipment and assist with clean-up
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6928 RGRPSH202A Assist with transportation of horses Unit of competency