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Unit of competency details

RGRPSH211 - Work effectively in the horse racing industry (Release 1)

Summary

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Release Status:
Current
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1 1 (this release) 05/Jul/2018

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050105 Animal Husbandry  23/Aug/2018 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to complete daily activities, communicate with others and maintain workplace records. It includes knowledge of animal welfare and safety requirements when interacting with horses.

The unit applies to individuals who perform routine tasks under supervision within the harness and thoroughbred codes of 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.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Performance services horse (PSH)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements 

Performance Criteria 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Organise and complete daily work activities

1.1 Clarify and confirm own role and responsibilities with supervisor

1.2 Identify, prioritise and complete work tasks within designated timeframes

1.3 Identify and report factors affecting the achievement of task instructions promptly with supervisor

1.4 Operate equipment as required to complete work tasks within designated timeframes

1.5 Perform daily routines according to workplace procedures, and work health and safety and environmental requirements

2. Work ethically with horses

2.1 Identify horses and handle ethically according to relevant animal welfare regulations and rules of racing

2.2 Ensure interactions with horses are performed in a manner that optimises horse health and welfare

3. Communicate effectively with team members

3.1 Respond to workplace directions in a timely manner

3.2 Communicate with team members in a professional and courteous manner

3.3 Use questioning and active listening techniques to determine team member requirements

4. Maintain workplace records

4.1 Gather workplace data as instructed

4.2 Complete records accurately according to workplace practices

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Description 

Reading
  • Interpret key information in written instructions and workplace procedures

Navigate the world of work
  • Follow workplace procedures, including workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own role and area of work

Interact with others
  • Follow accepted communication practices and protocols using industry terminology for responding and reporting to others
  • Recognise common differences in other people and use basic strategies to work collaboratively

Get the work done
  • Follow clearly defined instructions to identify, sequence and prioritise tasks to achieve work outcomes in designated timeframes
  • Take responsibility for routine decisions and problem solving within own role and work area

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version 

Code and title previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

RGRPSH211 Work effectively in the horse racing industry

Not applicable

New unit

No equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has, on at least three occasions, carried out routine daily activities in a racing environment, including:

  • organised activities and followed safe work practices and procedures, including environment and sustainability procedures
  • responded to requests and instructions promptly
  • interacted and communicated with team members to assist with daily activities
  • completed and maintained relevant work-related documents or records
  • used safe horse handling skills when interacting with horses according to animal welfare principles.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • workplace policies, procedures and requirements:
  • health and safety
  • assessing and controlling risks in own work area or role
  • emergency procedures
  • safe horse handling techniques and procedures
  • safe work, environmental and sustainability practices
  • horse racing industry standards and expectations:
  • communication procedures and systems
  • workplace technology relevant to own work area and responsibilities
  • workplace recordkeeping systems
  • key features of animal welfare requirements and codes of practice.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • a racing workplace or an environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • various standardbred or thoroughbred horses assessed as suitable for the skills and experience of the individual
  • personal protective equipment for individual that is correctly fitted and relevant to activity
  • gear and equipment relevant to daily activity
  • specifications:
  • work instructions and procedures relating to daily activity undertaken in the performance evidence.

Training and assessment strategies must show evidence of guidance provided in the Companion Volume: User Guide: Safety in Equine Training.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5c4b8489-f7e1-463b-81c8-6ecce6c192a0

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