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Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry

Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH205
State Code
OAA54
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to achieve basic riding skills on a well-educated, compliant and manageable horse. It includes protecting the welfare of people and horses and providing pre-exercise and post-exercise care of horses.The unit applies to individuals who are new or inexperienced in riding horses and who need to attain basic riding skills while working in workplace environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, 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.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Protect the safety and welfare of people and horses
  • 1.1 Confirm and follow supervisor instructions, including those relating to safety and venue-specific requirements
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and minimise risks to self, others and horse
  • 1.3 Select, correctly fit, and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment according to workplace policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Check the fit, wear and suitability of horse gear according to workplace procedures
2. Provide pre-exercise care of horses
  • 2.1 Identify, catch and secure horse following safe handling procedures and supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Carry out pre-exercise grooming according to workplace procedures
3. Apply basic riding skills
  • 3.1 Saddle horse with designated gear, ensuring correct and comfortable fit
  • 3.2 Mount the horse safely according to supervisor's instructions
  • 3.3 Perform warm-up procedures according to instructions
  • 3.4 Identify and use aids to control movement, speed and direction of a horse at walk, trot and canter
  • 3.5 Follow basic riding instructions
  • 3.6 Maintain a balanced riding position using appropriate saddle and stirrup length
  • 3.7 Dismount horse safely
4. Ride and control horse safely
  • 4.1 Follow instructions and procedures for safety of self, horse and other horses and riders in the vicinity
  • 4.2 Ride alone and in pairs at varying paces using aids appropriate to the horse's training
  • 4.3 Ride within safety zones when riding in company
  • 4.4 Assess potential risks and take appropriate action to reduce impact
  • 4.5 Report problems and seek feedback on riding skill progress
5. Provide post-exercise care of horses
  • 5.1 Perform warm-down and remove riding gear from horse according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Perform post-exercise grooming according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Release horse safely following workplace practices
  • 5.4 Clean equipment and check and report wear and/or breakage according to workplace policies and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6972 RGRPSH206A Develop riding skills for flatwork Unit of competency
S6971 RGRPSH205A Perform basic riding tasks Unit of competency