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 implementing stable operations

implementation of procedures and timely techniques to complete stable operations safely, effectively and efficiently

working with others to undertake and complete stable operation tasks that meet required outcomes.

Evidence should be collected over a period of time using a range of harness or 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 harness or thoroughbred horses

materials and equipment relevant to assessing candidate's ability to implement stable operations

safe handling 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 and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's 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:

RGRCMN201A Follow OHS procedures and observe environmental work practices

RGRPSH201A Handle horses.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. 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).economic backgrounds).

Required skills

applying safe handling and work practices when dealing with horses

awareness of trainer and employee roles and responsibilities

communicating with employer, supervisor, co-workers and feed merchants using assertive communication techniques to gather, interpret and relay information related to implementing stable operations

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

following instructions

identifying, using and storing medications according to workplace procedures

incorporating safe operating procedures into all instructions

reading and interpreting workplace documentation, including relevant rules of racing

recognising changes in condition of horses

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

reporting problems promptly

written communication skills to complete workplace documentation and reports.

Required knowledge

communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry

common horse illnesses and injuries

emergency plans

gear and equipment maintenance

procedures for using medications

racing industry animal welfare requirements

racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures

relevant rules of racing

stable supplies

stable security

staff duties and routines

workplace conditions.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below.

The range statement provides details of how this competency can be used in the workplaces of the racing industry to implement stable operations. Workplaces include harness or thoroughbred stables and racecourses, training tracks and public areas.

Obligations and responsibilities of trainers will include:

adhering to responsibilities under national and state codes of practice; federal, state and territory legislation; and local government regulations covering animal welfare

complying with rules of racing

complying with OHS legislation and providing duty of care, covering:

safe plant and equipment

safe systems of work

safe premises

information, instructions and training

adequate supervision

dealing with clients

managing stable

training horses.

Obligations of racing employees will include:

complying with Australian and local rules of racing

contributing to safe work arrangements

cooperating with employers

following animal welfare principles

following directions of trainers or supervisors

following safe operating procedures.

Rules and regulations of racing and OHS will include:

OHS, including:

contributing to safe work environment

cooperating with employer:

wearing prescribed safety equipment

obeying health and safety rules

notifying trainer or supervisor of potential or actual hazards

following directions of trainer or supervisor

rules of racing, including:

drug use as related to horses and personnel

harassment

registration or identity card

stable security.

Procedures for use and security of medications will include:

inventory

locked cabinets

nominated person to use

system of identifying horses for treatment

rules of racing

safe horse handling

safe disposal of materials, including sharps and containers

recording treatments

material safety data sheets.

Emergency plans will include:

emergency phone numbers

evacuation plans

fire or flood plans

injury to people

injury to horses.

Reporting, managing and monitoring horses will include:

feed and water intake

gear fit and use

illnesses and injuries

maintaining horse record systems

presentation of horses at trackwork, trials and race meetings

post-work recovery

rugging requirements

temperature monitoring.

Workplace conditions may include:

avoiding diseases and infections

doing job the correct way

following track rules and regulations

following stable procedures

keeping work areas clean and tidy

reporting injuries

reporting workplace hazards

using safe handling and lifting methods

using the right equipment.

Gear and equipment maintenance may include:

checking gear inventory

cleaning gear

inspecting stable equipment, including:

rakes

shovels

wheelbarrows

recommending purchase of new gear or equipment

removing and reporting broken or damaged gear or equipment

sending gear or equipment for repair.

Supplies will include:

bedding

disinfectants

feed and feed supplements

gear and equipment

grooming tools

medications and associated veterinary items

rugs.