RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry

Release 1

RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with RGR Racing and Breeding Training Package Version 4.0

Qualification Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for supporting job roles in the horse or greyhound racing industry. It allows for specialisation in various roles, including stable hand (harness or thoroughbred), stud hand (breeding), track maintenance and racing administration.

Individuals with this qualification carry out routine tasks under supervision where the work is predictable and structured with limited judgement requirements.

Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.

Licensing or registration requirements apply to this qualification in some states and territories. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority for current requirements.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

14 units of competency:

4 core units plus

10 elective units.

For the award of the Certificate II in Racing Industry choose:

at least 7 units from the electives in Groups A to E

up to 3 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the Certificate II in Racing Industry (Stablehand) choose:

all 5 electives from Group A

at least 3 units from the electives in Groups A to E excluding specialisation electives already selected

up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the Certificate II in Racing Industry (Stud Hand) choose:

all 5 electives from Group B

at least 3 units from the electives in Groups A to E excluding specialisation electives already selected

up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the Certificate II in Racing Industry (Track Maintenance) choose:

all 4 electives from Group C

at least 4 units from the electives in Groups A to E excluding specialisation electives already selected

up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

For the award of the Certificate II in Racing Industry (Administration) choose:

all 4 electives from Group D

at least 4 units from the electives in Groups A to E excluding specialisation electives already selected

up to 2 units from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate II in Racing Industry (Stablehand, Administration).

Core Units

ACMGAS202	Participate in workplace communications
BSBWHS211	Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
RGRCMN201	Investigate job opportunities in racing and related industries
RGRCMN203	Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity

Elective Units

Group A Stablehand

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

ACMEQU205	Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
RGRPSH201	Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
RGRPSH202*	Assist with transportation of horses
RGRPSH207*	Perform racing stable duties
RGRPSH209*	Attend horses at race meetings and trials

Group B Stud Hand

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

ACMEQU202*	Handle horses safely
ACMEQU205	Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMHBR203	Provide daily care for horses
AHCBIO204	Follow site biosecurity procedures
RGRHBR201	Assist with oestrus detection in mares

Group C Track Maintenance

AHCCHM201	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCINF203	Maintain properties and structures
AHCMOM205	Operate vehicles
AHCMOM304	Operate machinery and equipment

Group D Administration

BSBINS201	Process and maintain workplace information
BSBOPS203	Deliver a service to customers
BSBTEC201	Use business software applications
BSBWRT311	Write simple documents

Group E Additional electives

An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.

ACMEQU208	Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
ACMEQU209*	Provide non-riding exercise to horses
BSBPEF202	Plan and apply time management
BSBTEC202	Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment
BSBTWK201	Work effectively with others
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
RGRHBR305*	Handle young horses
RGRHBR308	Care for broodmares
RGRPSG203	Promote and enhance greyhound behaviour
RGRPSG207	Demonstrate greyhound racing industry integrity and ethical practice
RGRPSH203	Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH204*	Prepare to drive jog work
RGRPSH205*	Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry
RGRPSH211	Work effectively in the horse racing industry
RGRTRK303	Provide emergency animal assistance
SISXEMR001	Respond to emergency situations
SITHFAB002	Provide responsible service of alcohol

Prerequisite requirements

Note: Units listed in the Prerequisite requirement column that have their own prerequisite requirements are shown with an asterisk (*)

Unit of competency	Prerequisite requirement
ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely	ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
ACMEQU209 Provide non-riding exercise to horses	ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
RGRHBR305 Handle young horses	ACMEQU202 Handle horses safely* ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour
RGRPSH202 Assist with transportation of horses	RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
RGRPSH204 Prepare to drive jog work	RGRPSH203 Perform basic driving tasks
RGRPSH205 Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry	RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
RGRPSH207 Perform racing stable duties	RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
RGRPSH209 Attend horses at race meetings and trials	RGRPSH201 Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork

Qualification Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
RGR20221 Certificate II in Racing Industry	RGR20218 Certificate II in Racing Industry	Updated qualification description Number of core units reduced, and number of elective units increased Removed ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour Added ACMEQU205 Apply knowledge of horse behaviour to Groups A and B and updated packaging rules Added two greyhound units to General electives Updates to codes of imported units	Equivalent

Links

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