Assessor Resource
RGRPSH403A
Educate harness horses for racing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency supports experienced, licensed trackwork drivers and trainers authorised to educate horses for harness racing.
This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit.
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to introduce a horse to the skills, gear and equipment required for harness racing; and correct or re-educate horses with inappropriate training or racing behaviours or styles.
Developing competence in this unit will require a strong emphasis on animal welfare and humane treatment of horses, particularly when re-educating horses with identified problems. Care must be taken to apply the principles of horse learning theory to all aspects of introducing inexperienced horses and horses with schooling problems.
To undertake this unit candidates will be able to apply safe horse handling skills and workplace OHS standards. They must also have a high standard of competence in trackwork driving and would generally be expected to be a licensed harness racing trainer or be able to demonstrate competence in harness racing training and driving skills.
This unit of competency operates in workplace environments of racing stables, paddocks, yards, racecourses and public areas.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit, check with your State Principal Racing Authority for current license or registration requirements.
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