Assessor Resource
RGRPSH407A
Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency supports experienced, licensed trackwork riders authorised to educate thoroughbred horses for 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 evaluate a horse's level of education, implement a training program and introduce a horse to the barriers following instructions provided by the horse's licensed trainer.
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 education programs for racing.
To undertake this unit the candidate will be able to apply safe horse handling skills and workplace OHS standards.
The candidate must also have a high standard of competence in riding trackwork.
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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