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Assist with race meeting track management

Assist with race meeting track management

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRTRK301
State Code
OAA56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
110101 - Hospitality
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with race meeting track management operations and maintain and monitor the organisation's policies, allocate race meeting trackwork duties and supervise staff.The unit applies to race club employees who assist with race meeting track management operations in workplace environments of racing administration, kennels, stables, racecourses and public areas.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for race meeting
  • 1.1 Verify race club opening time and race times for relevant racing code
  • 1.2 Calculate staffing requirements and seek approval from supervisor
  • 1.3 Perform track preparation requirements after verifying with supervisor
  • 1.4 Distribute contact details and protocols for principal staff and section leaders after verifying with supervisor and chairman of stewards
  • 1.5 Check operation of two-way radios and other communications equipment
2. Allocate race meeting duties
  • 2.1 Verify staff members' availability for race meeting and recruit casual staff according to club procedures
  • 2.2 Confirm endorsement of staff for specific duties
  • 2.3 Conduct induction for race meeting duties for casual and new staff
  • 2.4 Record and distribute staff roster and duties
3. Monitor race meeting operations
  • 3.1 Monitor race start preparations and operations for problems that need reporting
  • 3.2 Monitor maintenance to track surface and ancillary equipment according to track supervisor or steward's instructions and safety procedures
  • 3.3 Support staff in undertaking emergency repairs, and make areas safe according to workplace procedures
4. Monitor post-race meeting track operations
  • 4.1 Identify and record damage to track and surrounds
  • 4.2 Prepare report for supervisor that prioritises areas of maintenance or repair required to meet race club or racing authority requirements
  • 4.3 Verify and report staff presence and duties on race day to payroll department
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6894 RGRTRK301A Assist with race meeting track management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BER5 RGR30419 Certificate III in Racing Services Qualification