RGRPSH411 — Drive horses in trials

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What an assessment for RGRPSH411 must cover

40 assessable components: 3 elements (10 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Comply with and complete trial procedures

1.1Confirm horses to be driven in trials according to trainer instructions
1.2Follow directions from stewards and starters
1.3Verify and follow trainer instructions
1.4Confirm licence and racing documentation are complete and submitted according to required timeframes

2 Apply trial driving skills

2.1Carry out warm-up and score-up as directed
2.2Assess potential risks related to track, gear and equipment and horse condition
2.3Use driving skills according to track conditions and situations
2.4Judge pace of horse during trial and maintain for required times and distances, according to trainer instructions

3 Use safe driving skills

3.1Apply rules relating to safe, compliant and competitive trial driving during a trial
3.2Apply appropriate whip use and comply with rules relating to whip use

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria of this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has prepared for and demonstrated safe driving skills, in trials on at least three occasions with standardbred horses, including for each occasion:
followed instructions from trainer and complied with directions of racing officials
assessed potential risks related to track conditions, gear and equipment and horse
controlled horses during trials using appropriate and safe driving techniques, including:
warming up and scoring up
driving horses to and from barriers
judging and maintaining pace
using whip effectively, following rules of racing and animal welfare guidelines

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of driving horses:
behaviour of trialling horses
pace of trialling horses
track rules
track condition and surfaces
driving skills and techniques for different track conditions, surfaces and situations
harness trial procedures and protocols:
Australian and local rules of racing relating to trial driving, including for whip use
classes of trials
industry terminology related to handling and racing horses
starting procedures
responsibilities of stewards and racing officials
racing industry standards and expectations:
communication procedures with stewards, barrier attendants and trainers
animal welfare requirements
safety requirements, including safe operating procedures

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret written trainer instructions, workplace documentation, and relevant rules of racing
Numeracy: Estimate and calculate speed, distance and time relevant to horse pace and driving
Oral communication: Listen to instructions, respond to requests and convey information using clear language and industry terminology relating to handling and racing horses
Navigate the world of work: Adhere to rules of racing and race trial protocols, and follow safe and ethical horse handling and work practices associated with own role
Interact with others: Follow racing communication protocols and practices when interacting with a range of racing personnel
Get the work done: Plan and prepare strategies for race trial, considering trainer and racing official instructions, and taking responsibility for decisions Anticipate and respond rapidly to changed circumstances in a trial, including emergency situations

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What does an assessment tool for RGRPSH411 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSH411 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 16 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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