RGRPSH409 — Determine nutritional requirements for racing horses

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20 assessable components: 3 elements (9 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 rations for racing horses

1.1Apply nutritional principles to the formulation of individual rations
1.2Confirm rations are appropriate to horse condition, workload and stage of training
1.3Formulate basic rations for individual horses according to nutritional requirements

2 Assess range of feed, additives and supplements for horses

2.1Select feed on the basis of quality, type and nutritional energy and economic value for a particular animal
2.2Assess supplements and feed additives on the basis of active ingredients and nutritional needs for specific horses
2.3Check selected supplements and feed additives for industry regulation, rules of racing and animal welfare compliance

3 Monitor stable feeding practices

3.1Monitor changes in horse condition and/or behaviour related to feed and supplements
3.2Adjust feed requirements to maintain optimal health and desired outcomes according to feeding plan
3.3Maintain and monitor stable feed records and prepare feed order according to workplace policies and procedures

Performance evidence

identified and monitored individual horse nutritional requirements
formulated and prepared rations using different feed components and feed supplements
maintained and monitored table feed records and prepared feed order

Knowledge evidence

principles of racehorse nutrition, including:  industry terminology related to feeding, handling and caring for horses  key features of the horse digestive system  nutritional principles relevant to horse age, workload and needs while spelling, training and racing  common horse behaviour related to feeding regimes
types and purpose of feed and feed supplements and additives, including:  determining quality, type, nutritional and energy value of various feeds  interaction between feed and supplements that may result in contravention of industry regulations, rules of racing and animal welfare standards  sources and importance of energy, protein, fibre, minerals, trace elements and vitamins in a feed ration
methods for weighing feeds
racing industry standards and expectations relevant to nutritional requirements for racing horses:  communication procedures within stable and wider racing industry  animal welfare requirements  safety requirements, including safe operating procedures, manual handling and risk assessments  relevant rules of racing relating to feed, supplements and prohibited substances

Foundation skills

Reading:  Interpret nutritional information about feed, supplements and additives from a range of sources  Locate and interpret key information in feed orders and supplies
Numeracy:  Interpret weights and measurements accurately on scales and measuring equipment  Calculate weight, volume and ratios relating to feed, additives and supplements for a range of horses  Calculate quantities of feed required for stock order
Navigate the world of work:  Follow workplace procedures, including safety and animal welfare requirements, and meet expectations relating to own role and area of responsibility
Get the work done:  Plan and coordinate feed activities and resources to optimise health and nutrition of horses in work area and care  Make decisions and resolve problems related to horse nutritional needs and rations

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