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Educate thoroughbred horses for racing

Educate thoroughbred horses for racing

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH407
State Code
OAB29
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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate thoroughbred horses once broken in and ready to be educated for racing, including introducing to barriers.The unit applies to individuals who have a high standard of competence in riding trackwork and are authorised to educate thoroughbred horses for racing.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. Assess racehorse education needs
  • 1.1 Assess racehorse training and/or re-education needs, applying principles of horse learning as directed by trainer
  • 1.2 Assess and control risks associated with educating thoroughbred horses for racing once they are broken in
  • 1.3 Plan education program in consultation with trainer
2. Implement horse training plan
  • 2.1 Develop balance and tractability of horses
  • 2.2 Introduce trackwork and work horses individually and with other horses at controlled paces
  • 2.3 Apply remedial training techniques and gear using safe, humane and ethical industry practices
3. Introduce horses to practice barriers
  • 3.1 Confirm arrangements to use practice barriers
  • 3.2 Enter horses into and ride from practice barriers in a safe manner
  • 3.3 Identify and rectify common barrier problems in consultation with trainer
4. Evaluate and report on horse education
  • 4.1 Evaluate progress of horse education and performance
  • 4.2 Report horse performance and wellbeing to trainer in an appropriate workplace reporting format
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6978 RGRPSH407A Educate thoroughbred horses for racing Unit of competency