This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and educate horses for life in a racing establishment, including exposure to routines and activities in a racing training complex and at a racing meeting. It covers using industry-approved techniques and principles of learning theory and application of safe and ethical work practices.

The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in caring for and managing racing horses safely in various environments.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Implement risk assessment and control procedures for all activities involving the education of horses to avoid potentially hazardous situations
Provide opportunities to familiarise horses with racing stable activities
Provide opportunities to familiarise horses with racing tack and equipment
Introduce remedial or corrective equipment using safe and ethical work practices
Provide opportunities to acclimatise horses to exercise-related activities
Supervise acclimatisation of horses to working on the track
Introduce race start activities, procedures and equipment to horses
Assess social and housing needs of individual horses
Review condition and general health needs of individual horses
Review horse acclimatisation to stable and training routines and gear
Seek specialist advice to modify behaviour or introduce race or exercise skills according to workplace practices and requirements

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH502 - Plan and implement education of horses for racing

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