Required skills

applying safe work practices when performing basic stable duties

applying basic grooming practices to horses

cleaning and grooming equipment

cleaning stable facilities

communicating with employer supervisor coworkers and others using assertive communication techniques to gather and relay information related to performing basic stable duties

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

contributing to monitoring horses health and welfare

interpreting and following supervisors instructions

identifying different items of working gear and assessing their condition in terms of safe use or need for repair

identifying different types of feed and feed quality

identifying common illnesses and injuries

identifying horse behaviour

identifying stable facilities and equipment

identifying and preventing workplace hazards

preparing stables and yards with feed and water

providing feed and water to horses in a safe manner

recognising signs of a healthy or unhealthy 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 the performance of basic stable duties

Required knowledge

basic industry terminology related to performing basic stable duties

bedding types

behaviour patterns of horses

common illnesses and injuries

communication procedures to seek information advice or assistance

horse feeds including contaminated feeds

horse gear including damaged gear

principles of safe work practices

racing industry animal welfare requirements

stable facilities

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 when performing basic stable duties

implementation of procedures and timely techniques for the safe effective and efficient performance of stable duties under supervision

working with others to undertake and complete basic stable duty 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 that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment 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 perform basic stable duties under supervision

safe handling areas such as stables and 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 documented 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 Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision

RGRPSH101A Catch and handle quiet horses under supervision.

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 perform basic stable duties under supervision. Workplaces include stables, yards, training tracks and arenas, paddocks, and public areas.

Stable facilities may include:

Stable facilities are maintained by:

Cleaning equipment may include:

Bedding may include:

Box cleaning procedures may include:

Workplace hazards may include:

Common feeds and feed quality may include:

Contaminated feed may include:

Contaminated feed must be reported:

Stable and/or yard is prepared with feed and water by:

Safe manner will include:

Grooming equipment may include:

Principles of animal welfare may include:

Common illnesses and injuries may include: