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

Demonstrate an understanding of rules of an official racing programme 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
262441  Demonstrate an understanding of rules of an official racing programme 
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  6 
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 
The person credited with this unit standard is able to explain the structure of operators and ruling body. Learners will also be able to list and explain the types of horse races which may take place. Learners will also be able to explain the different allowances which impact on the horse, rider and race. Learners will also be able to understand the special conditions and weights which impact on thoroughbred horse racing.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Explaining types of horse races in South Africa.
  • Explaining horse racing allowances.
  • Explaining the effects of special conditions, weights and handicapping. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this qualification will be assumed competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    Basic rules are those contained in the racing operator's conditions and the National Horse Racing Authority's rules and regulations. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain types of horse races in South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The structure of thoroughbred horse racing in South Africa is explained in terms of operators ruling body. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The types of races are explained in accordance with racing operator's conditions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of races may include but is not limited to maiden plate, novice plate, maiden juvenile plate, work riders race, graduation plate, progress plate, weight for age plate (WFA), plate allowance, advance plate, superior plate, conditions race, apprentice handicap races.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Each type of race is explained in accordance with operator's conditions. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain horse racing allowances. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Horse sex allowances are explained in accordance with National Horse Racing Authority rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Horse age allowances are explained in accordance with National Horse Racing Authority rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The apprentice allowance is explained in accordance National Horse Racing Authority rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The impact of allowances on a horse race is explained with examples of its advantages and disadvantages. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Explain the effects of special conditions, weights and handicapping. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Special conditions, weights and handicapping are explained in accordance with National Horse Racing Authority rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The raising of weights and weight in different types of races is explained in accordance with National Horse Racing Authority rules and regulations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact of special conditions, weights and handicapping on a horse race is explained with examples in terms of any advantages and disadvantages. 


    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 
  • National Horseracing Authority rules on weights.
  • Racing operator's conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in such a way so as to have all the information available on the basic rules of a horse racing programme. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the impact of types of races, allowances, weights and handicapping on the horse race. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems where not understanding the impact of certain aspects of a horse racing programme could have a negative impact on the performance of the rider. 

    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
    Core  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.