RGRPSH209 — Attend horses at race meetings and trials

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What an assessment for RGRPSH209 must cover

44 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 18 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare horses for race meeting or trial

1.1Prepare horses prior to race meeting or trial as instructed
1.2Select and pack race gear for relevant code according to instructions
1.3Follow workplace requirements for personal presentation
1.4Follow industry safe horse handling practices and identify risks relevant to tasks

2 Attend race meetings or trials

2.1Carry out pre-race or pre-trial duties for care of horses following officials instructions
2.2Groom horses prior to race or trial following officials instructions
2.3Provide assistance in saddling or harnessing horses following officials instructions
2.4Parade horses prior to race (thoroughbreds only)

3 Provide post-race or post-trial care of horses

3.1Complete post-race or post-trial procedures according to race result
3.2Inspect horses for injury, and cool down according to stable routine
3.3Prepare horses and gear for return to stables as instructed
3.4Attend and present horse for swabbing process according to racing official’s instructions
3.5Return horses to stables and re-check for post-race injury

Performance evidence

Attended to a minimum of two standardbred or thoroughbred horses at minimum of two: race meetings and/or trials events; or simulated race meetings at a racecourse, plus attended a race meeting as an observer if not employed or licensed to work at a race meeting.
Carried out instructions and reported to supervisor and racing officials
Cared for the standardbred or thoroughbred horse using safe handling techniques, including: packed appropriate gear for specific horse
Groomed and prepared horse for race meeting or trial
Assisted with saddling or harnessing process
Paraded horse (thoroughbreds only)
Performed post-race procedures, including cooling down and drying
Attended to and presented at least one horse for post-race swabbing procedure and completed required paperwork or undertaken a realistic role-play.

Knowledge evidence

Safe work practices and safety checks covering: potential hazards and risks
Horse condition and behaviour
Fit and condition of horse gear and personal protective equipment
Remaining attentive and avoiding distractions including mobile phones and other devices while handling horses
Principles and practices of attending horses relevant to racing code: common race injuries
Common racehorse behaviour traits
Industry terminology relating to race meetings and trials
Pre-race duties
Personal presentation and personal protective equipment requirements
Types, fit and condition of race gear
Main irregularities with horses and gear
Swabbing procedures and reasons for swabbing and responsibilities of attendants
Post-race procedures
Racing industry standards and expectations relevant to attending horses at race meetings and trials: communication procedures within stable, race meeting venue and wider racing industry
Effective working relationships, including teamwork
Racing industry animal welfare requirements
Racing industry safety requirements, including safe operating procedures
Relevant rules of racing.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret key information in written instructions and workplace procedures, attending horses at race meetings and trials
Oral communication: Use clear language and industry terminology appropriate for audience to convey and report information
Navigate the world of work: Follow workplace procedures, including work health and safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own role
Interact with others: Follow accepted communication practices and protocols in stable and wider racing industry when working with others
Get the work done: Follow clearly defined instructions to identify and sequence tasks and assemble equipment required for attending horses at race meetings and trials

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What does an assessment tool for RGRPSH209 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSH209 needs to address all 44 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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