Required skills

applying safe work practices when catching and handling horses

catching and handling a range of quiet and welleducated horses in a variety of environments following instructions and under supervision

cleaning and checking gear for wear and tear

communicating with employer supervisor coworkers and others using assertive communication techniques to gather and relay information related to catching and handling horses

completing duties in accordance with safe operating procedures and nominated time frame

complying with animal welfare policies in the handling and care of horses

interpreting and following supervisors instructions

identifying common behaviour signals of horses

identifying selecting and correctly fitting nominated gear for catching and handling horses

identifying selecting and fitting common stable and paddock gear and equipment

identifying common breeds of horses

identifying points of the horse

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

reporting problems promptly

supporting others in identifying catching and handling horses in the appropriate manner

tying up and releasing horses safely

using common horse industry terminology

Required knowledge

basic colours and markings of horses

basic industry terminology related to handling and caring for horses

communication procedures to seek information advice or assistance

common safe horse handling techniques

points of the horse

principles of safe work practices

racing industry animal welfare requirements

range of common stable and paddock horse gear

senses and behaviour patterns of horses

social behaviour and communication methods of horses

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions that apply to catch and handle horses safely under supervision

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and efficient catching and handling of horses under supervision

working with others to undertake and complete procedures under supervision that meet required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of welleducated horses of different ages sexes and temperaments and at different stages of preparation in horse industry environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency may be assessed in a horse industry workplace or simulated environment that provides access to the required resources Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints It is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements or Australian Standards requirements

Assessment of the practical components of this unit will be by observation of relevant skills

The following resources must be available

a variety of horses

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to catch and handle horses safely under supervision

safe handling areas such as stables or training arenas

work instructions and related documentation

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Racing Training Package

The suggested strategies for the assessment of this unit are

written andor oral assessment of candidates required knowledge

observed and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidates application of practical tasks

simulation exercises

Evidence is required to be demonstrated over a period of time therefore where performance is not directly observed any evidence should be authenticated by supervisors or other appropriate persons

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role for example

RGRCMNA Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices

RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices

RGRPSHA Perform basic stable duties

RGRPSH102A Perform basic stable duties.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands eg literacy and numeracy demands and the needs of particular target groups eg people with disabilities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people with a language background other than English youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to catch and handle quiet horses under supervision. Workplaces include stables, yards, training arenas, paddocks and public areas.

Common horse industry expressions may include common terms used to describe:

Catching and handling gear may include:

Behaviour signals may include:

Horses may be approached and caught by:

Horses are lead and controlled by:

Horses are tied up by:

Rugs may include:

Stable or paddock gear may include:

Signs of wear and damage will include: