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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Break-in and back a race horse 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262438  Break-in and back a race horse 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Sport 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Sport 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
Learners credited with this Unit Standard will be able to select and fit basic riding tack in the correct sequence in a safe and humane way and they will also be able to prepare a young race horse for lunging and then to conduct the lunging technique lunge a young race horse. Learners will also be able to select a rider to break in and back a young race horse and then to describe the indicators that show a young race horse is ready to be broken in.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Introducing the young race horse to basic riding tack.
  • Lunging a young race horse.
  • Backing a young race horse. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Introduce the young race horse to basic riding tack. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Racing tack may include but is not limited to loose ring snaffle, rubber snaffle, surcingwe, saddle, girth, side reins and horse boots. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The range of equipment is selected that is required for the breaking in and backing of a young race horse. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The sequence for fitting basic riding tack is explained with examples of the fitting process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The basic riding tack is fitted to the young race horse in a safe environment and applying welfare principles. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Lunge a young race horse. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The young race horse is prepared for lunging according to worksite and safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The use of the lunge rein, whip and verbal commands are explained with practical examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The young race horse is exercised by using the lunging technique. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The lunging tack is removed and stored after lunging according to worksite procedures. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Back a young race horse. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The environment in which a young race horse may be backed is explained with reference to safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A rider is selected according to internationally accepted criteria. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The process of backing a young race horse is explained in a given scenario. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The indicators of the young race horses readiness to be ridden are described in terms of safety to both horse and rider. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this unit standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The process of backing a young race horse.
  • The welfare considerations for backing a young race horse. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems which occur during the process of breaking in and backing of a race horse. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in the selection of a rider for the young horse. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities so that all the requirements are in place before starting to break-in and back a race horse. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the equipment required for the breaking in and backing of a race horse. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where the lack of preparation and use of accepted break-in and backing methods have a negative impact on both the horse and persons involved. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  65669   Further Education and Training Certificate: Thoroughbred Horse Racing  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CATHSSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.