RGRPSH414 — Ride horses in trials
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What an assessment for RGRPSH414 must cover
37 assessable components: 3 elements (8 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 18 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 barrier trial procedures
- 1.1Confirm horses to be ridden in trials with trainers
- 1.2Follow starter, barrier attendant and other racing official directions
- 1.3Clarify and follow trainer or foreman instructions to the best of ability
2 Apply trial riding skills
- 2.1Assess potential risks related to track, gear and equipment and horse condition, and take action to minimise
- 2.2Use riding skills appropriate for track conditions and situations
- 2.3Judge pace of horse during trial and maintain for required times and distances, according to trainer instructions
3 Use safe riding skills
- 3.1Apply rules of racing relating to safe and compliant riding of horses in trials
- 3.2Demonstrate safe and ethical whip use according to the rules of racing
Performance evidence
- complied with barrier trial procedures and relevant rules of racing
- assessed potential risks related to track condition, gear and equipment and horse characteristics
- jumped out, ‘took a sit’ and rode out using hands and heels
- controlled, judged and maintained pace
- used whip according to rules of racing and animal welfare principles
Knowledge evidence
- principles and practices of trials riding:
- key features of behaviour of trialling horses
- industry terminology related to handling and racing horses
- pace of trialling horses
- track condition and surfaces
- riding skills and techniques for different track conditions, surfaces and situations
- rules of racing and animal welfare guidelines for whip use
- relevant protocols and rules of racing related to riding in trials:
- Australian and local rules of racing and regulations pertaining to safe trial riding
- barrier attendant and steward responsibilities and types of directives
- starting procedures
- track rules
- classes of trials and distance of trials
- racing industry standards and expectations relevant to riding horses in trials:
- communication procedures with stewards, barrier attendants and horse trainers
- animal welfare requirements
- safety requirements, including safe operating procedures
- relevant rules of racing related to riding in trials, including appropriate whip use
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
- 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 RGRPSH414 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RGRPSH414 needs to address all 37 unit components: 3 elements with 8 performance criteria, 5 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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