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RGRROP403 — Perform duties of farrier at race meetings

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38 assessable components: 3 elements (13 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 14 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 for race meeting

  • 1.1Confirm booking of farrier services for race meeting
  • 1.2Verify adequate supplies of shoes, nails and other equipment
  • 1.3Confirm invoicing system with race club prior to race meeting
  • 1.4Interpret and comply with rules of racing that relate to hoof care, shoeing and farrier services at race meetings

2 Provide hoof care and shoeing service at race meetings

  • 2.1Assess hazards associated with handling and shoeing horses, and control risks according to workplace health and safety and safe operating procedures
  • 2.2Inspect hoof and shoe condition, report options for treatment or adjustment that comply with rules of racing to relevant parties, and agree on procedures
  • 2.3Remove shoes, prepare hooves and shod (plated) horses according to rules of racing and wellbeing of the horse
  • 2.4Observe horses in pre-race activities and inspect shoeing or hoof status if situation warrants or as requested by stewards, starter or other relevant party
  • 2.5Report status of emergency to steward and starter
  • 2.6Carry out emergency repairs in a safe and timely manner

3 Finalise race meeting farrier services

  • 3.1Prepare tax invoice for farrier services and present to race club within agreed timeframe
  • 3.2Provide reports to stewards on hoof and shoeing injury and incidents
  • 3.3Ensure farrier work area is left clean and tidy according to track practices

Performance evidence

  • organised working arrangements with race club or racing authority
  • prepared materials and resource requirements for race meeting
  • applied safe horse handling techniques and work practices, including assessed hazards and risks
  • provided hoof care and shoeing services
  • evaluated and responded to a shoe emergency or realistic scenario
  • responded to and reported to instructions from racing officials

Knowledge evidence

  • applicable rules of racing relating to hoof care, shoeing and farrier services at race meetings
  • race club and industry practices and protocols:
  • communication procedures with race meeting officials and licensed and other racing industry personnel
  • race club requirements and farrier standards for personal grooming and presentation
  • reporting requirements for irregularities and problems
  • key racing industry safety requirements, including:
  • workplace health and safety legislation and farrier codes of practice
  • hazard identification and risk assessment for interacting with horses
  • safe operating procedures
  • safe handling and controlling techniques for racehorses
  • working with racehorses:
  • racing industry and animal welfare requirements
  • horse identification features, including race colours and numbers
  • range of behaviour traits and body language exhibited by racehorses

Foundation skills

  • Writing: Prepare invoices and injury reports accurately and legibly according to race club or industry requirements
  • Numeracy: Calculate costs of services, including resources and time, for invoicing and present in accepted business format
  • Navigate the world of work: Take responsibility for complying with applicable rules of racing and safety and animal welfare requirements in carrying out role
  • Interact with others: Follow communication protocols and practices for reporting and responding promptly to farriery issues with racing officials and other personnel
  • Get the work done: Plan, sequence and prioritise farriery activities and assemble resources for race meeting making adjustments to plans to deal with contingencies Make decisions, often under pressure, taking action to prevent problems arising or escalating Use key features of familiar workplace technology to prepare and present invoices and reports

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What does an assessment tool for RGRROP403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRROP403 needs to address all 38 unit components: 3 elements with 13 performance criteria, 6 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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