Assessor Resource
RGRPSH408A
Manage horse health and welfare
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency supports senior stablehands, leading hands, trainers and others authorised to manage horse health and welfare.
Competencies attained in this unit apply to the harness and thoroughbred codes of the industry. Consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to the harness or thoroughbred code and statements of attainment will reflect this distinction.
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 monitor and maintain horse health and welfare; undertake health management programs for horses; ensure provision of safe, compliant and secure housing arrangements; determine horse health problems; decide upon treatment for horses; administer treatment; monitor horse's progress; and plan horse health emergency procedures.
To undertake this unit the candidate will have already achieved or be able to demonstrate competence in the practical care and management of harness or thoroughbred racing horses and application of OHS standards in the workplace.
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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