Developed in Partnership with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) Qualification Specification Version 3: 28 February 2017 This document is designed to be viewed on a computer and contains hyperlinks which will not be available if printed This specification must be read by all relevant personnel within recognised centres approved to offer this qualification. It contains the Qualification Approval which must be complied with and should be read in conjunction with the 1st4sport Centre recognition.
Coachwise Ltd, 2017 This document is copyright under the Berne Convention. All rights are reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1998, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Enquiries should be addressed to 1st4sport Qualifications. 1st4sport Qualifications Coachwise Ltd Chelsea Close Off Amberley Road Armley Leeds LS12 4HP Fax: 0113-231 9606 Email: enquiries@1st4sportqualifications.com Website: www.1st4sportqualifications.com The Ofqual, Welsh Government and SQA Accreditation recognised awarding organisation 1st4sport Qualifications is a brand of Coachwise Ltd, the trading arm of The National Coaching Foundation (known as sports coach UK), the UK-registered charity leading the national development of coaches and the coaching system. Any proceeds go directly back to sports coach UK to help them develop and advance sport nationwide. National/Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/4905/X Qualification accreditation date: 22 October 2014 Specification publication dates: V1 1 November 2014: Initial specification V2 23 July 2015: Assessment specification amended to remove external assessment requirement V3 28 February 2017: Unit specifications added, no technical amends made
Contents List of contents Introduction to 1st4sport Qualifications Qualification Regulation Details and Dates Qualification Structure and Units Qualification Purpose Statement Overview Progression Support Qualification Approval : Section One - Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator QCON 1.4 Qualification assessors QCON 1.5 Qualification internal verifiers QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment and clothing QCON 1.8 Qualification materials QCON 1.9 Qualification fees Qualification Approval : Section Two - Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course/programme administration QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment, agreement and registration period QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access QCON 2.5 Learner inductions Qualification Approval : Section Three - Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours QCON 3.2 Training and Assessment Programme QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification QCON 3.4 Assessment tools QCON 3.5 Assessment Eligibility QCON 3.6 Assessment process QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for certification QCON 3.9 Reassessments Qualification Approval : Section Four - Internal Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions Page 1 2 3 7 11 16 Communications and Contacts 17 Appendix: Unit Specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) 18
Introduction to the Qualification The 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in The Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) is solely awarded by 1st4sport Qualifications and has been developed in partnership with The British Horseracing Authority (BHA). Qualification Regulation Dates and Details Qualification Title Qualification No. Level GLHs Credit 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) Regulation Dates 601/4905/X 3 312 48 Qualification regulation start date: 22 October 2014 Qualification review date: 31 August 2017 Certification end date: 31 August 2020 Qualification Structure and Units To qualify for the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF), learners must successfully achieve 48 credits by completing 6 mandatory units. Achievement of the qualification is normally through attendance on a course of training and successful completion of assessment tasks. The unit specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) are contained within the appendix of this Specification. Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 Know the history, development and present day role of the Thoroughbred in the racing and breeding industries Know the role and responsibilities of major organisations within the British horseracing industry Understand the organisation, governance and regulation of the British horseracing industry Understand the principles of race planning and their impact on British horseracing Understand the operation of racecourses in the horseracing industry Understand the structure of the Betting industry and its relationship with the British horseracing industry Accreditation No. Level GLHs Credit A/503/0925 3 52 8 T/503/0924 3 52 8 M/503/0923 3 52 8 K/503/0922 3 52 8 H/503/0921 3 52 8 D/503/0920 3 52 8 Page 1 of 27
Qualification Purpose Statement Overview What does this qualification cover? The objective of the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) is to provide a benefit to learners who have a significant understanding of the racing industry and wish to learn more, either for a job role or for personal interest. Who is this qualification designed for? This qualification is designed for individuals who have a significant understanding of the racing industry and wish to learn more, either for a job role or for personal interest. Progression What could this qualification lead to? Achievement of this qualification is not related directly to a job role but may help learners to find employment in the racing industry. For those already working in the industry the qualification may be used for Continuing Professional Development. Support Who supports this qualification? This qualification is supported by the BHA as the trade association and employers for Horseracing in the UK. Technical experts from within the BHA have provided technical advice in the development of the qualification. Page 2 of 27
Qualification Approval 1st4sport recognised centres are required to comply with the 1st4sport Centre Recognition. All centres who have achieved qualification approval status for this qualification are also obliged to comply with the following Qualification Approval. Failure to comply with all relevant conditions will result in sanctions being applied, which may lead to qualification approval status being revoked. Centres are advised to ensure their qualification workforce is familiar with the conditions which impact upon them, their role and responsibilities. Section One: Qualification Resources QCON 1.1 Qualification workforce capacity and ratios Evidence: minimum workforce The recognised centre is required to have a qualified and competent qualification workforce in place which includes as a minimum 1 : a qualification administrator a qualification coordinator a BHA-approved assessor to conduct assessment a BHA-approved internal verifier (IV) to conduct internal verification 2 Must be evidenced in the Staff section of Athena, the 1st4sport Quality Assurance System 3. Each member of staff must be named and linked to the qualification and role. This information must be current at all times and include as a minimum: a qualification administrator a qualification coordinator a BHA-approved assessor to conduct assessment a BHA-approved internal verifier (IV) to conduct internal verification Centres are required to upload workforce CVs and relevant qualification certificates to Athena as part of the Qualification Approval Process. 1st4sport will quality check these during the Qualification Approval Process, and as new members of staff are linked to the qualification. 1st4sport will contact the BHA to seek their approval of the workforce once the initial quality checks have been conducted. Evidence: ratios course/programme attendance registers to include workforce and learners course/programme authorisation requests to 1st4sport internal verification sampling plans and reports. 1 One person may fulfil a number of the required roles. 2 Internal verifiers must not assess on a course where they are conducting internal verification activities. 3 To gain access to Athena, please request this via qmt@1st4sportqualifications.com Page 3 of 27
QCON 1.2 Qualification administrator The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification administrator who is responsible for the administration of this qualification via timely, accurate administration activities. All administration activities must comply with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Qualification Administration. QCON 1.3 Qualification coordinator The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a qualification coordinator who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Qualification Approval outlined within this qualification specification. QCON 1.4 Assessors The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a minimum of one BHA-approved assessor who is required to: hold the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), A1 or D32/33. have up-to-date technical and occupational competence in the Horseracing organisation and its administration eg organising and administrating within the industry be deemed more occupationally competent 4 than the learner(s) they assess Assessors must attend an induction into the qualification before they can assess. It is expected that the recognised centre will provide this training. Evidence: competence course authorisation and any related activities learner registration and any related activities learner certification and any related activities. Evidence: competence qualification resource records (staff, sites, learning and assessment materials) qualification administration, initial assessment and induction records training, assessment and internal quality assurance records. Evidence: initial competence 1st4sport and BHA approval of each named assessor via the Athena Staff tab. Evidence: ongoing competence Assessor induction records standardisation activities assessment records internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Assessors must declare any conflict of interest they may have at a centre to allow this to be appropriately managed. 4 The assessor should either hold this qualification (or an equivalent) or have recently been working at a higher level for a minimum of two years. Page 4 of 27
QCON 1.5 Internal verifiers Evidence: Initial competence The recognised centre is required to recruit and deploy a minimum of one BHA-approved Internal Verifier who is required to: hold the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, V1 or D34 or an appropriate equivalent. have up-to-date occupational competence in the organisation of horseracing and its administration eg organising and administrating within the industry be deemed more occupationally competent 5 than the learner(s) they are quality assuring Internal Verifiers must attend an induction into the qualification before they can quality assure it. It is expected that the recognised centre will provide this training. 1st4sport and BHA approval of each named internal verifier via the Athena Staff tab. Evidence: ongoing competence QCON 1.6 Qualification delivery sites, facilities and environment Internal verifier induction records Recorded standardisation activities Internal verification records (implementation of sampling and reports) external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: sites and facilities The recognised centre is required to have one or more delivery sites which contain facilities to support the programme of learning and assessment. These must comply with Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry and have in place appropriate access arrangements. All training and/or assessment sites must include the following facilities: A practical space to be used for learning and assessment activities. A theory space which may include a classroom. This must contain multimedia facilities such as data projector and laptop, flip chart and pens. inventories and risk assessments internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). The weather and environment must be conducive to learning; lighting and temperature should be appropriate to the learner needs. The space surrounding assessment areas must be safe and free of obstructions 5 The internal verifier should either hold this qualification/units (or an equivalent) or have recently been working at this level or above for a minimum of five years. Page 5 of 27
QCON 1.7 Qualification equipment The recognised centre is required to have equipment in place to facilitate the full programme of assessment which must comply with The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and other directives. The recognised centre is required to ensure that all learners wear appropriate apparel for the tasks they undertake. QCON 1.8 Qualification materials The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessor(s) have available for use doing sessions the: Specification QCON 1.9 Qualification fees 6 The recognised centre is required to pay a 78 (+ VAT where applicable) learner registration and certification fee per registered learner when the course is authorised with 1st4sport within the appropriate timescales 7. The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners are provided with information on the total cost of achieving the qualification; this should include a comprehensive package of learning and assessment and any optional costs made very clear at the point when the learner enters into a contract/agreement with the centre. Evidence: equipment pre-course instructions to learners inventories and risk assessments internal verification reports external verification reports (Athena). Evidence: materials pre-course instructions to learners inventories internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: Fees and payments pre-course marketing tools pre-course instructions to learners learning contracts/agreements course authorisation requests to 1st4sport and related payment logs. 6 The fee is per learner and includes registration and certification where this is appropriate. 7 Where recognised centres wish to authorise courses between 10 and 19 working days before the start of the course, 1st4sport will automatically upgrade the course to our FastTrack service for additional 5 fee per learner (plus VAT where this is applicable). Page 6 of 27
Section Two: Administration, initial assessment and inductions QCON 2.1 Course administration Evidence: course administration Recognised Centres should utilise the 1st4sport Centre Portal 8 to authorise courses, register and certificate learners. Must be evidenced though: QCON 2.2 Learner enrolment and learning contracts/agreements course authorisation records, related updates and communications learner registration records, related updates and communications learner certification records, related updates and communications. The recognised centre is required to have a fair and equitable enrolment process. In doing so relevant learner information must be collected to enable initial assessment of learner s eligibility be conducted. Evidence: enrolment and agreements learner application forms (paper based/electronic) signed Learner Agreement/Contract. Where eligibility is confirmed, the recognised centre is required to have an contract/agreement in place with each learner to ensure that they will: conduct themselves in accordance with their Recognised Centre Learner Agreement/Contract and any relevant BHA Rules and Guides make all relevant payments where appropriate attend all components of the learning and assessment programme (unless other arrangements have been made as a result of an RPL submission) understand that the registration period for this qualification is three years in which time they must complete all aspects of their learning and assessment including reassessments comply with recognised centre policy and procedure comply with the qualification conditions, 1st4sport policy, position statements and related processes. 8 To gain access to this system the centre needs to register interest with 1st4sport and be issued with a system access key of username and password. To obtain assistance or to request this, contact the 1st4sport Centre Support Team on: Tel: 0113 2907610 Email: cst@1st4sportqualifications.com Page 7 of 27
QCON 2.3 Learner eligibility and pre-requisites The Recognised Centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of learners to ensure that the prerequisites to registration and certification are considered and the outcome recorded during the application process. Prior to registration learners are required to: have been accurately identified 9 be at least 16 years of age able to communicate effectively in English (listening, speaking, reading and writing). There are no additional prerequisites to certification other than the successful completion of the required assessments. Evidence of pre-requisites learner records containing personal data including title, name, date of birth, address, gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability and access needs learner identity check details containing the type of proof, the reviewer s name and the date confirmed records of activities to check understanding of the English language (where this is deemed to be necessary). 9 The identify check must be completed in the course induction Page 8 of 27
QCON 2.4 Learner eligibility and barriers to access The recognised centre is required to conduct an initial assessment of each learner s eligibility to consider barriers to access in accordance Equality Act 2010 10 and its protected characteristics. The barriers to access to this qualification which preserve the integrity, the technical requirements and safety of learners and participants include: age individuals under the age of 16 are not permitted to attend this qualification to ensure the safety of the learner in a potentially hazardous environment. As a result no adjustments to this barrier can be applied. race individuals who are not English, Welsh or Irish and/or those who do not speak these as a first language may be prevented from accessing the qualification if they cannot communicate to the appropriate standard in these languages. In such cases reasonable adjustments will not be applied. disability individuals with mental, physical or learning disabilities may find some of the competencies difficult and/or dangerous to their well being pregnancy and maternity it could be detrimental to the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn child to attempt the full extent of the competencies within this qualification. Evidence Must be evidenced though: learner application forms reasonable adjustment requests (Athena) and clearly implemented arrangements. Where learners have declared disability, pregnancy or maternity barriers, reasonable adjustments should be requested in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements. 10 There are no barriers to access on the ground of marriage, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or gender transformation. Page 9 of 27
QCON 2.5 Learner inductions The recognised centre is required to provide an effective qualification/course induction 11 to all learners which introduces: the individual members of the centre s workforce and what their role will be the centre s policies and procedures which as a minimum must cover: - health and safety - equality and diversity - data protection - child/vulnerable adult safeguarding - appeals - complaints - malpractice/maladministration - RPL information on their Unique Learner Number (ULN) and the Personal Learner Record (PLR) (for centres in England only at this time) the learning outcomes and the assessment criteria the learning and assessment strategy and any relevant learning programme information individual learning plans links to National Occupational Standards and functional skills (where these exist) the position of the qualification in relation to others and any progression opportunities any quality assurance (IV or EV) activities that are scheduled. Evidence: inductions induction attendance registers and records policy booklets or signposts induction documentation. 11 Learner identity check must be completed in the learner induction. Page 10 of 27
Section Three: Training and Assessment QCON 3.1 Training and Assessment Hours Evidence: course length The recognised centre is required to deliver the qualification in accordance with the recommended guided learning hours of 312 hours. In doing so the recognised centre must ensure that each learner is given the opportunity to complete the 6 mandatory units giving the learner a minimum of 48 credits. marketing tools (where these exist) a published program of learning and assessment (where this exists) session plans The recommended hours may need to be extended for learners with additional needs. QCON 3.2 Training and Assessment Programme The recognised centre is required to provide learning opportunities to ensure the learners are able to meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The centre should develop a structured learning program to ensure this is achievable. In developing the programme the following must be considered: all learning outcomes assessment opportunities and the assessment criteria learner s individual needs the learners registration period (three years). Evidence: course programme the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) course administration records learning and assessment records per course internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena) Page 11 of 27
QCON 3.3 Assessment Specification 12 Centres must ensure that they have in place, and are able to effectively implement, an appropriate delivery and assessment strategy where learners are provided with the means of gathering and/or providing evidence of knowledge and competence. The delivery and assessment strategy must ensure that there is a system in place by which to ensure that learners devise a learning and assessment plan which enables them to set targets related to their achievement of the qualification. Learner s progress towards these plans should be regularly monitored and, where required, assessors must revise the plans in line with learners needs. Learners must be offered the opportunity to complete all learning outcomes and assessment criteria as stipulated within the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in The Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) Unit Specifications and the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in The Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF) Technical Syllabus within their period of registration. Evidence: Assessment a record of learners attendance and achievement of each learning and assessment criteria task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment and the completion dates completed record of achievement per learner assessed and annotated assessment evidence records of observation of performance internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Assessors may use a variety of assessment methods to assess a learner. These may include: Observation Project work Assignments Short answer/multiple choice questions Question and answer sessions NB. This list is not exhaustive. All assessment components for this qualification are required to be submitted by learners within appropriate timescales established by the centre within the assessment strategy, ensuring the assessment plan incorporates provision for reassessment(s) within the learner s registration period. 12 The detailed unit-by-unit assessment specification and assessment guidance can be found in the 1st4sport Tutor, Assessor Verifier Guidance. Page 12 of 27
QCON 3.4 Assessment tools The recognised centre is required to develop rigorous assessment tasks and tools to ensure learners are meeting the full breadth of the qualification and any associated assessment requirements The External Verifier will review any assessment materials to ensure they are fit for purpose and valid against the learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Centres should carry our regular standardisation to ensure all assessment and internal verification staff are working to the same standards. QCON 3.5 Assessment eligibility The recognised centre is required to ensure all learners have attended the full Programme of Learning and Assessment and are given opportunities to be assessed within their period of registration for the qualification (three years). Evidence: assessment tools completed record of achievement per learner assessed and annotated assessment evidence records of observation of performance evidence of standardisation activities that have taken place internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: assessment eligibility the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) registers and/or records of attendance learning and assessment records per course completed assessment paperwork to include a record of achievement internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Page 13 of 27
QCON 3.6 Assessment process Evidence: assessment activities The recognised centre is required to ensure that the assessment process is managed effectively and ensures: assessment plans and schedules are communicated to all affected assessment briefings are completed with reference to the format of the assessment, what is expected of learners and the assessment criteria being used the assessment is conducted in line with the assessment guidance within the unit specifications assessment decisions are made in line with the principles of assessment (Validity Authenticity, Reliability, Currency, Sufficiency of evidence) assessment decisions are communicated to the learner face to face after assessment has taken place assessment decisions are recorded QCON 3.7 Eligibility of learners for special consideration Must be evidenced though: the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) registers and/or records of attendance learning and assessment records per course completed assessment paperwork to include a signed record of achievement assessor communications to administrators internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: special consideration The recognised centre is required to ensure learners who are disadvantaged, unable to complete or attend their assessment due to emotional, physical difficulties or adverse circumstances, request special consideration in accordance with the 1st4sport Position Statement: Access Arrangements QCON 3.8 Eligibility of learners for Certification Must be evidenced through special consideration requests (Athena) implementation of the arrangements. Evidence: certification The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who have completed all prerequisites and assessment requirements and who have been confirmed by the assessor as eligible for certification are certificated. Where a verification sampling plan requires an intervention to be conducted, learners must be made aware that the assessment decisions which have been confirmed to them are subject to verification outcomes. signed Learner Record of Achievement assessment tracking records assessor communications to the qualification administrator administrator communications to learners certification requests to 1st4sport internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Page 14 of 27
QCON 3.9 Reassessments The recognised centre is required to ensure that learners who are unsuccessful in any aspect of assessment are offered a maximum of two opportunities to re-sit the appropriate assessment component within their period of registration (three years). Recognised centres may levy additional charges for conducting reassessments. All reassessments must be conducted in accordance with the assessment specification. Evidence: reassessment activities the learning program (which may be evidenced through individual assessment plans if learners are completing the qualification on a rolling basis rather than on a structured program of learning) re-assessment plans, tracking and records records of attendance and achievement per task and unit, the assessor who conducted the assessment, reassessments and completion dates signed Learner Record of Achievement assessor communications to administrators internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Page 15 of 27
Section Four: Internal Quality Assurance QCON 4.1 Internal Verification Strategy The recognised centre is required to have in place an internal verification strategy comprising of strategic objectives which include, but are not limited to: a selected sample of evidence and assessor feedback across 25% of learners is internally verified from 100% of the courses authorised all active assessors are internally verified across all active assessment sites over a 12 month period standardisation activities are conducted annually and focussed on assessment and internal verification internal verification conducted in accordance with a risk based approach; assessors and assessments perceived as higher risk experience more frequent IV interventions. QCON 4.2 Internal Verification Sampling The recognised centre is required to develop and implement sampling plans in accordance with the internal verification strategic objectives. QCON 4.3 Internal Verification Interventions The recognised centre is required to ensure internal verification interventions across all assessors at all sites in line with the sampling plans include: observation of performance sampling of assessment evidence learner interviews workforce interviews Evidence: IV strategy Must be evidence through: a current internal verification strategy document uploaded into the Documents section of Athena an internal verification sampling plan internal verification reports external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: IV sampling internal verification sampling plans internal verification reports external verification reports and action responses (Athena). Evidence: IV interventions internal verification reports and action responses external verification reports and action responses (Athena). The interventions must ensure that support and development is given to the centre and the qualification workforce and specifically to the assessment workforce team. Page 16 of 27
Communications and Contacts In an effort to reduce the costs of our qualifications we aim to utilise electronic means of communication wherever possible. 1st4sport Qualification s website or enquiries e-mail should be the first port of call for organisations or individuals looking for information. Additional important contacts BHA Contact Details LANTRA: The Sector Skills Council for Land Based and Environmental Industries. The Register of Regulated Qualifications: The Office of the Qualifications and Examination regulator (Ofqual) Department for Education Learning Records Service Website:britishhorseracing.com Enquiries: info@britishhorseracing.com Telephone: 020 7152 0000 Address: British Horseracing Authority, 75 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS Website: lantra.co.uk Enquiries e-mail: standardsandquals@lantra.co.uk Telephone: 02476 696996 The full list of regulated qualifications available from 1st4sport Qualifications is available through accessing the following this link. 13 Website: ofqual.gov.uk Website: education.gov.uk Website: learningrecordsservice.org.uk 13 Any changes to qualifications will be communicated with recognised centres via various means of communications. Page 17 of 27
Appendix: Unit Specifications for the 1st4sport Level 3 Diploma in the Organisation and Administration of the Horseracing Industry (QCF). Unit Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Understand the organisation, governance and regulation of the British horseracing industry About this unit Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know how British horseracing is funded and the organisations involved in the funding 2 know the licensing requirements and procedures within British horseracing 3 know the procedures for ensuring the security and integrity of British horseracing 4 know the main communication and media channels that support British horseracing This unit covers the overall organisation, governance and regulation of British racing. The learner will need to know the main licensing requirements of individuals and organisations and how the sport is regulated to ensure its security and integrity. The unit also requires the learner to have a basic understanding of the finance of the sport, together with an overview of the communication and media channels that support it. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 explain the role and responsibilities of the key industry organisations involved in funding the sport 1.2 explain how the sport of horseracing is funded 2.1 explain the main licensing requirements within British racing 2.2 describe the procedures relating to securing licences to operate within British racing 3.1 describe the security procedures which underpin British racing 3.2 explain the integrity measures in place to support British racing 4.1 explain the importance of the media to British racing 4.2 evaluate the key media channels that support British racing Page 18 of 27
This is a knowledge based unit only. Assessment guidance Key industry organisations to include: British Horseracing Authority Horserace Betting Levy Board Racecourses Weatherbys Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport Organisations and individuals to include in relation to licensing requirements: Jockeys Racecourses Trainers Page 19 of 27
Unit Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Know the history, development and present day role of the Thoroughbred in the racing and breeding industries About this unit Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know the outline history and development of the Thoroughbred This unit covers the historical development of the Thoroughbred and its significance within the present day racing industry. The unit covers the outline structure of the Thoroughbred breeding industry. It also covers the basic life cycle of the Thoroughbred including classification by age, sex and colour, with an understanding of basic pedigrees and registration procedures. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 explain the significance of the three foundation sires of the modern Thoroughbred 1.2 identify key dates in the development of the Thoroughbred 1.3 explain the importance of record keeping in relation to the development of the Thoroughbred 1.4 explain the role of key industry organisations involved in producing and supporting the Thoroughbred 1.5 explain the role of National and International Stud Book Authorities 2 know the basic classification of Thoroughbreds 3 know the life cycle of the Thoroughbred 2.1 describe the methods of identification of the modern Thoroughbred 2.2 explain how pedigrees are recorded and registered 3.1 describe the early life of a Thoroughbred horse from conception to racing age 3.2 explain the concept of pedigree analysis and selection procedures in Thoroughbred breeding 3.3 explain the opportunities for life after racing for Thoroughbred racehorses Page 20 of 27
This is a knowledge based unit only. Assessment guidance Organisations to include: Racehorse Charities Sales Companies Thoroughbred Breeders Association Weatherbys Methods of identification to include: Age Colour Sex Microchip Hair Whorls DNA Page 21 of 27
Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Know the role and responsibilities of major organisations within the British horseracing industry Unit Aim: Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know the main roles and responsibilities of key organisations within the racing industry This unit covers the role and responsibility of key organisations within the racing industry. It forms the basis of understanding about how the industry is structured and which organisations represent the various groups within the sector and the relationships between these organisations. It also covers the interdependence of key industry organisations and positions of authority within the sport. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 describe the role and responsibilities of the National Governing Body for British racing 1.2 explain the role of key member bodies in the racing industry 1.3 explain the roles and responsibilities of the key organisations that support the financing and administration of British racing 1.4 explain the role of the main charities that support people and horses in British racing 1.5 evaluate the relationships between key racing industry organisations 2 know the career pathways and training and qualification routes in the racing and breeding industries 2.1 describe the major career routes in racing and thoroughbred breeding 2.2 explain the role of the training and education organisations involved in British racing 2.3 describe the industry specific training courses and qualifications available to those who work in the racing and breeding industries Page 22 of 27
Assessment Guidance Learning Outcome 1 Key industry organisations to include: 1st4sport Qualifications Amateur Jockeys Association (AJA) British Horseracing Authority (BHA) British Racing School (BRS) Horsemen s Group Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) Jockeys Employment and Training Scheme (JETS) National Association of Stable Staff (NASS) Northern Racing College (NRC) National Stud National Trainers Federation (NTF) Professional Jockeys Association (PJA) Racecourse Association (RCA) Racehorse Owners Association (ROA) Racing Enterprises Limited Racing Welfare Retraining of Racehorses Thoroughbred Breeders Association (TBA) Weatherbys Page 23 of 27
Unit Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Understand the principles of race planning and their impact on British horseracing About this unit Learning outcomes The learner will: know the relevance of race planning to the success of British horseracing. know the major races, racing festivals and types of races that feature within British horseracing This unit is about the importance of race planning to the overall racing calendar, including the production of the Fixture List of race meetings to support and finance British racing with a fair and balanced programme of activity. It covers the detailed race types and the significance of race types to funding and future breeding strategies Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 explain the basic principles of race planning and the racing programme 1.2 explain the main roles and responsibilities of the organisations involved in the annual preparation of the Fixture List 2.1 describe the principal types of races that feature in British racing 2.2 explain the importance of having a range of races within British racing Key organisations include: British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Horseracing Betting Levy Board (HBLB) Racecourse Association Assessment guidance General Notes Types of races to include: All weather Flat National Hunt Point to Point Races to include: Maidens Handicaps Weight for age Claiming Apprentice/Conditional Amateur Listed Graded Pattern This unit is achieved through internal assessment Page 24 of 27
Unit Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Understand the operation of racecourses in the horseracing industry About this unit Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know the types and operating strategies of British racecourses This unit covers the role and operation of racecourses in British racing, covering their day to day operation, licensing and type and status. It covers the location of courses, their commercial activities and the role and responsibilities of racecourse personnel. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 describe the types of racecourses operating in Great Britain 1.2 explain the main types of ownership of racecourses 1.3 describe the commercial racing activities of racecourses 1.4 explain the outline operation of a raceday 2 know the location of racecourses and major racing centres in Great Britain 3 know the basic licensing requirements and regulation of British racecourses 2.1 explain the geographic relevance of British racecourses 2.2 explain the role and history of the major racing centres in Great Britain 3.1 explain the licensing procedures for British racecourses 3.2 describe how racecourses are regulated in Great Britain This is a knowledge based unit only. Assessment guidance Types of racecourse to include: All weather Flat Dual purpose National Hunt Point to Point Racecourse ownership to include: Individual Group Commercial activities to include: Sponsorship Raceday operations Turf management Corporate hospitality Page 25 of 27
Assessment guidance (cont) Raceday Operation to include: Advanced flag operator Clerk of the Course Clerk of the Scales Declarations Clerk Handicapper Judge Personnel Racecourse Manager Racecourse Medical Officer (RMO) Starter Stewards Stipendiary Steward Veterinary Officer BHA departments and links with industry organisations Major racing centres to include: Epsom Lambourn Malton Middleham Newmarket Page 26 of 27
Title: Level: 3 Credit value: 8 Understand the structure of the Betting industry and its relationship with the British Horseracing industry Unit Aim: Learning outcomes The learner will: 1 know the history, development and principles of the betting industry 2 know how bookmaking is governed and regulated and its relationship with the horseracing industry This unit covers the structure and operation of the betting industry. It covers a basic history of bookmaking, explains the principles of betting and bookmaking and summarises the governance and regulation of the betting industry. It also covers the relationship between the betting and horseracing industries. Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 explain the history and development of betting and bookmaking 1.2 describe the principles of betting and bookmaking 2.1 describe the role of the key organisations responsible for the provision of regulated bookmaking in Great Britain 2.2 explain the procedure for regulating bookmaking in Great Britain 2.3 explain the relationship between the betting and horseracing industries Assessment Guidance Learning Outcome 2 Organisations to include: HBLB Gambling Commission The Tote Page 27 of 27
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