Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
RGRPSH502A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement education of horses for racing
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | RGRPSH502A - Plan and implement education of horses for racing |
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Description | This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare horses for life in a racing establishment, including educational opportunities to expose horses to the routines and activities that occur in a racing training complex and at a racing meeting, using industry-approved techniques and principles of learning theory, animal welfare and OHS.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 the application of OHS standards in the workplace.This unit of competency operates in work 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. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency supports senior stablehands, trainers and others authorised to educate horses for racing.The unit focuses on the competencies associated with preparing horses of various ages and abilities for Australian racing programs. Harness and thoroughbred racing occurs under different conditions consequently when performance criteria are applied they will relate to harness or thoroughbred horses and statements of attainment for this unit will reflect this distinction.This unit can be contextualised for other industries while also maintaining the integrity of the unit. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Oversee introduction of racing husbandry practices. |
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Element: Oversee introduction of racing exercise practices. |
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Element: Evaluate horses' adaptation to racing routines and equipment. |
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