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Perform trial and race jumping riding skills

Perform trial and race jumping riding skills

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH416
State Code
OAB38
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ride over jumps in races and trials, assess track conditions, judge pace, follow instructions and identify and apply jumps race rules.The unit applies to individuals who have high-level riding skills suitable for jump trials and racing conducted in the Australian 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. Plan trial and race jumping
  • 1.1 Review jump racing rules and procedures
  • 1.2 Assess workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements in line with own role
2. Apply trial and race jumping riding skills
  • 2.1 Check and use correct racing industry approved items of gear and equipment
  • 2.2 Use correct riding and jumping skills for a variety of track conditions and situations
  • 2.3 Judge and maintain pace of horse over jumps for required times and distances according to trainer instructions
  • 2.4 Demonstrate knowledge of rules relating to safe and legal race riding over jumps during practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6982 RGRPSH416A Perform trial and race jumping riding skills Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT2 RGR40218 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) Qualification
BGY7 RGR40221 Certificate IV in Racing (Jockey) Qualification