Required skills

applying aids to control speed and direction of a horse at walk trot and canter

applying safe handling and work practices when working with horses

applying safe riding skills

assessing hazards and obstacles related to horse exercise areas

being aware of relevant road safety rules

communicating with employer supervisor coworkers and public venue employees using assertive communication techniques to gather interpret and relay information related to developing flatwork riding skills

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

complying with safe zones when riding horses

fitting horse gear and riding apparel

following instructions

identifying and correctly using different items of gear and assessing their condition in terms of safe use

identifying gait at which a horse is working

identifying and following exercise area rules and regulations

maintaining riding etiquette

preparing horses for exercise and providing postexercise care to horses

reading and interpreting workplace documentation including relevant rules of racing

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

riding horses singly and in company

working safely with other stable employees

Required knowledge

aids to control speed and direction of a horse

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

gear and equipment

paces of horses

purpose of using appropriate personal protective equipment

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements including safe operating procedures

relevant rules of racing

riding etiquette

road and track rules

safe zones for riding

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 are to apply when developing riding skills for flatwork

demonstration of flatwork riding skills under controlled conditions

implementation of procedures and timely techniques to complete riding skills for flatwork safely effectively and efficiently

working with others to undertake and complete flatwork riding skills that meet required outcomes

Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of welleducated thoroughbred horses of different ages and sexes in racing stable and track environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency must be assessed in a racing workplace that provides access to the required resources or simulated environment approved by the relevant State Principal Racing Authority 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 welleducated thoroughbred horses

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidates ability to perform flatwork riding skills

safe handling and controlled riding areas such as racing stables and training and racetracks

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 conducted in a State Principal Racing Authority approved simulated environment

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

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

RGRCMNA Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices

RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices

RGRPSHA Handle horses

RGRPSH201A Handle horses.

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 develop riding skills for flatwork. Workplaces include thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Exercise instructions may include:

Exercise areas may include:

Hazards and obstacles may include:

Gear selected will include:

Horse is prepared for exercise by:

Safe zones will include:

Potential risks may include: